Duke University · 3 weeks ago
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN III
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$22/hr - $34/hr
2+ years expDuke University is a prominent medical institution known for its inclusive community and cutting-edge research. The Research Technician III role involves collaborating with various departments to investigate cancer development mechanisms and assist in advanced molecular biology techniques.
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Responsibilities
Maintain an organized and complete lab notebook of experiments
Propagate cells in culture; perform viability and clonogenic assays
Establish and maintain cancer organoid cultures from human specimens
Perform PCR, RT‑PCR, and Western blots on cell lines, tumor tissues, and mouse tissues
Learn and implement advanced techniques: high‑throughput microscopy, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry
Learn and implement next‑generation sequencing library preparation (analysis available for motivated candidates)
Assist with mouse model experiments as needed
Meet regularly with supervisor to plan experiments, troubleshoot, and discuss results
Participate in lab meetings to present results or discuss literature
Assist in recruiting new lab members and orienting them to lab research
Help maintain reagents and equipment (e.g., buffers, ethanol)
Contribute to a collegial laboratory environment
Set up instruments, materials, and apparatus; operate standard laboratory equipment
Participate in laboratory logistics: inspections, ordering, equipment repair
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree completed by start of employment
Prior laboratory research experience
Intellectually passionate and able to display scientific initiative
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
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
Candidates will gain the most from the experience if they are able to stay for more than 1 year of time, ideally 2 years or more
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
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.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Recent News
2025-12-18
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