Duke University · 1 month ago
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $28/hrDuke University School of Medicine, ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, is seeking a motivated research technician to assist in understanding the mechanisms driving cancer development and progression. The role includes providing experimental support in a laboratory setting and conducting various research tasks related to cancer biology.
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Responsibilities
Maintain an organized and complete lab notebook of experiments that are performed
Propagate cells in cell culture and perform in vitro viability assays and clonogenic assays
Use human-derived specimens to establish and maintain cancer organoid culture models
Perform PCR, RT-PCR and Western blots to characterize cell lines, tumor tissues, and mouse tissues
Learn and implement advanced techniques like high throughput microscopy, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry
Learn and implement techniques for next generation sequencing library preparation, including analysis for motivated/interested candidates
Though much of the work is conducted in cell culture lines, some experiments will involve use of mouse models. Ideal candidates will be comfortable with learning these techniques
Participate in a regular “call” schedule for retrieval, processing, and analysis of patient-derived clinical samples on a prospective clinical trial
Meet or communicate by e-mail with your supervisor on a regular basis to plan experiments, troubleshoot problems, and discuss results
Participate in regular lab meetings to discuss results or articles in the literature
Assist in recruiting new lab members by informing them about the lab and your research
Help maintain reagents or equipment in the laboratory with specific jobs (which might include tasks like making cell dissociation buffer, 70% ethanol, etc.)
Help provide a collegial environment for the laboratory
Set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate standard laboratory equipment required for specific tests
Participate in laboratory logistical management, potentially including coordination of inspections, ordering, equipment repair, etc
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree by the start of employment
Prior experience in lab research
Intellectually passionate and able to display scientific initiative
Ability to stay for more than 1 year, ideally 2 years or more
Bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
Founded in 1838
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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