Research Technician II Duke Cancer Institute
Durham, NC, US, 27710
School of Medicine
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Duke PRIME-PREP Scholar
PREP Position Description, 06/2024
This position will involve career development and research activities. The curriculum will include didactic lecture series focusing on fundamentals of scientific research, scientific writing, statistics, and career development. Training will also include in-depth mentored research with a Duke Faculty mentor, as well as peer mentoring. You will be required to follow departmental protocols in place.
Work Preformed
Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results. Confer with assigned faculty mentor and lab team to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments. Collaborate with faculty mentor and laboratory team members to maintain and perform work according to Good Clinical Laboratory Practices. Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments. Perform other laboratory duties and career development activities as assigned.
Know and follow policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), regulations and protocol requirements that govern clinical research. Maintain Duke and project specific training and certification requirements.
And other work as assigned.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
The intent of this job description is to be representative of the level and the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications Required At This Level
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural, physical, or psychological science field.
Experience:
- None required above education/training requirement.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of basic data collection and research principles normally acquired through education and training.
Personal qualities necessary for success:
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Responsible, reliable, and attentive to details
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A commitment to a positive climate supportive of a diverse and inclusive lab culture
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 education and relevant experience.
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