RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

The Microbiome Core Facility, administered by the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, provides a centralized resource to support and enhance Microbiome research at Duke. The core facility is part of a diverse and vibrant community of microbiome researchers at Duke investigating the role of microbial systems in varied contexts, including human health, food production and the environment.

Currently the Facility is seeking a Research Technician II to assist with the processing of Microbiome samples for DNA extraction and library preparation for next generation sequencing. The technician will also have the opportunity to assist in developing and testing new microbiome techniques and participate in bioinformatic analysis of microbiome data. This position will also assist with Nanostring gene expression and GeoMx spatial profiling experiments as needed.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Knowledge of relevant techniques and/or background in microbiome research is desirable but willingness and ability to learn is essential.

Position will be for approximately one year with extensions contingent upon funding, performance, and needs of the Duke Microbiome Core Facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.