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    Research Technician II - Durham, United States - Duke University

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    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.


    RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II


    The Lee lab in the Department of Radiation Oncology is recruiting a research technician to assist with various molecular biology, cell biology, histology, and animal experiments.

    This person will work on projects that aim to dissect mechanisms underlying the development of normal tissue injury induced by ionizing radiation in the gastrointestinal tract using genetically engineered mouse models.

    Job description


    • Perform various molecular biology experiments including but not limited to: DNA/RNA/Protein extraction, qRT-PCR, immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry staining, and microscopy
    • Perform various cell biology experiments to study the response of intestinal organoids to radiation
    • Assi st with animal experiments studying the radiation responses of the GI tract.
    • Assist with maintaining lab mouse colony: set up crosses, perform tai l 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
    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. ORAN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE


    Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

    Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.

    Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.

    To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.

    All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

    Essential Physical Job Functions:

    Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.

    Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


    Nearest Major Market:
    Durham


    Nearest Secondary Market:
    Raleigh


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