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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.

    Occupational Summary

    We are currently seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to join the Hemmers lab in theDeparment of Integrative Immunobiology.

    The Hemmers lab is studying how the tissue environment imprints T lymphocytes during early life and in the context of neuroinflammation.

    The candidate will be part of a growing highly dynamic and diverse team of scientists studying T cell and glial cell biology utilizing a wide variety of cellular immunology, transcriptomics, and mouse genetic approaches.

    Ideal candidates will be self-driven, creative, and highly collaborative.

    This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates to expand their full-time research experience to prepare for graduate/medical school.

    Work Performed


    • Standard mouse husbandry, including genotyping.
    • Perform molecular biology and cellular immunology experiments (including recombinant DNA methods, basic cell culture and flow cytometry)
    • Provide experimental support including mouse handling, mouse tissue processing and cell isolation.
    • Prepare and maintain detailed records of all procedures and results.
    • Lab organization (order supplies, organize equipment and supplies). Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
    • Help with onboarding and training of new lab members.
    • Participate in lab meetings, review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts, and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.
    • Optional: opportunities to perform scRNA sequencing data analysis
    • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
    The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

    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. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

    Preferred Qualifications


    • Bachelor's degree in Life sciences, ideally with courses in molecular and cell biology;
    • Work experience in a life science laboratory;
    • Ability to learn complex tasks with general instruction;
    • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills;
    • Prior basic experience in molecular biology techniques, tissue and cell processing and mouse handling are preferred;
    • Ability to work individually and as a team member in a low structure environment;
    • Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expertise;
    • Minimum two-year commitment due to substantial training effort associated with the position.

    Job Code:

    RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II
    Job Level: 08


    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 essential job 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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