RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN THE DEFRATE LAB

Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting la boratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Duke Univer sity research operations in the DeFrate Lab.

Work Performed

Perform a variety of com plex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biologi cal and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes. Compile, analyze, document and dra w tentative conclusions from experimental results. Specific tasks may in clude processing of biological samples, analyzing x-ray and MRI data, an d writing code. Confer with principal investigator to review work assign ments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modificatio ns to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required. Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information app licable to research experiments.

Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests, which may include fume hoods and x-ray equ ipment.

Obtain, prepare, mount and stain tissue, b lood and other substances foranalysis.

Prepare cu lture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.

Ma intain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for perf ormance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment.

Review work of lower level laboratory personnel, including und ergraduate research assistants, within designated areas and assist in tr aining new personnel.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above s tatements 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 per sonnel 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

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