Duke University · 20 hours ago
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $28/hrDuke University School of Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to improving human health. The Research Technician II will conduct molecular biology, cell biology, histology, and animal experiments related to radiation-induced injury and regeneration in the gastrointestinal tract and oral mucosa.
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Responsibilities
Perform various molecular biology and histology experiments, including but not limited to: DNA/RNA/Protein extraction, qRT-PCR, immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescent staining, and flow cytometry
Perform animal experiments studying radiation responses in vivo
Perform various cell biology experiments to study the response of intestinal organoids and oral mucosal organoids to radiation in vitro
Assist with maintaining lab mouse colony: set up crosses, perform tail clip biopsies, mark mice (tattoo, ear tag, etc.), and wean pups
Maintain an organized and complete lab notebook
Set up instruments, materials, and apparatus, and operate standard laboratory equipment required for specific tests
Collect and report raw data to the PI
Teach new lab members scientific techniques that you are familiar with
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Help provide a collegial environment for the laboratory
Meet with the PI weekly to plan experiments, troubleshoot problems, and discuss results
Must be flexible to work on weekends or shifts
Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, and highly collaborative with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, interactive team environment
Qualification
Required
Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field
Must be flexible to work on weekends or shifts
Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, and highly collaborative with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, interactive team environment
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
Recent News
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