RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 270509

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: May 21, 2026

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

Duke University’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has an immediate need for an on site Research Technician II in Dr. Liping Feng’s lab (part – time summer position through August 2026 only).

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Training

Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.

Experience

None required above education/training requirement.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Be Bold.

Position Description:

Assist with animal husbandry, handling, monitoring, and experimental procedures for PFBS exposure studies in accordance with approved IACUC protocols.

Support dosing, sample collection, necropsy, and tissue processing for reproductive and developmental toxicology experiments.

Coordinate and assist with imaging experiments conducted in collaboration with the Yao laboratory, including animal preparation and scheduling.

Maintain accurate experimental records, animal logs, and data documentation to ensure research compliance and reproducibility.

Prepare laboratory materials, reagents, and equipment needed for animal and imaging studies.

Assist with data organization, preliminary analysis, and preparation of research summaries for laboratory meetings and project reporting.

Ensure proper laboratory safety practices, animal welfare compliance, and maintenance of research workspaces.

Collaborate with laboratory personnel, graduate students, and research staff to support timely completion of project milestones and ongoing funded research activities

Choose Duke.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $19.06 to USD $28.85. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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