RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

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.

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time, in-person, staff scientist to:

-assist in the development of a human biorepository of genomic DNA and tissue samples

- assist in genomic sequencing in research subjects

- assist in cell culture work to translate findings into cell models of disease

- assist in mouse husbandry and experimentation

- assist in other administrative duties in the lab, such as ordering and safety work

Other aspects of the job include:

- establish/optimize work procedures and experimental protocols

- evaluate and interpret collected data under the guidance of the principal investigator

- help in the preparation of oral presentations and/or written reports for meetings, manuscripts, and grants.

- Participate in the recruitment of Human Subjects for Clinical research trials.

Job Skill Requirements:

- 1 year of wet- Familiarity with molecular biology techniques such as DNA purification, gel electrophoresis, PCR

- Familiarity with working with human samples and protected health information

- Willingness to work with mice for both husbandry and experimentation

- Willingness to do cell culture work with mammalian and non-embryonic stem cells lab experience

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work generally requiresa 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

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