RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

School of Medicine

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Perform a variety of complex technical duties inv olved in conductinglaboratory tests, experiments and determinations in s upport of DukeUniversity research operations.

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conduc tingphysical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests,e xperiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes;compi le, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions fromexperimntal res ults.Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments andde velop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications toexistin g laboratory procedures and techniquesto meet the needs of theparticula r equipment as required.Review laboratory methods manual, scientific jou rnals, abstracts andother literature for information applicable to resea rch experiments.Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operatelaboratory equipment required for specific tests.Obtain, pre pare, mount and stain tissue, blood and other substancesfor microscopic examination.Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.Mai ntain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment forperfor mance of duties; clean and maintainlaboratory equipment.Review work of lower level laboratory personnel within designatedareas and assist in tr aining new personnel.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.The above statements describe the general nature and l evel of workbeing performed by individuals assigned to this classificati on.This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.

None required above education/training requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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