RESEARCH TECHNICIAN III

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 251833

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Nov 15, 2024

School of Medicine

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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN III

Occupational Summary

Conduct a variety of technical tasks, including sample preparation, animal experiments, cell culturing, PCR analysis, and Western Blot, in support of research activities in Guofang Zhang’s Laboratory

Responsibilities:

Maintain animal breeding programs and conduct experiments involving diet feeding, compound administration, and plasma and tissue collection.
Prepare biological samples for various assays, including mass spectrometry.
Perform routine laboratory assays, including PCR, Western Blot, and UV analysis.
Manage inventory to ensure sufficient supplies for laboratory operations.
Assist with additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor and participate in lab research activities.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:	Work generally requires skills acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other science related scientific field program.

Experience:	Work requires two years of research experience. A related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two-year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Preferred Education and Experience/Skills:	Bachelor’s degree in biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry preferred Previous experience with Molecular Biology skills (PCR, Western Blot, and cell culturing) is required. Previous experience with animal experiments is preferred. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment. Strong attention to detail, including record keeping coupled with organizational skills.

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