RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

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Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting molecular biological experiments to investigate prostate cancer at Duke University.

Work Performed

Employee will perform a variety of duties:

• Conducting general and advanced molecular biological experiments

• Treatment on preclinical mouse models and maintenance of mouse colonies.

• Operating the collection, tabulation, and calculation of data.

• Preparing and managing cell culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.

• Manage general activities in the laboratory including directing undergraduate (potentially early stage graduate) researchers to preform lab duties.

• Maintaining sufficient inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain standard laboratory equipment.

• Performing 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.

Employee will have opportunity to engage in cutting edge scientific projects and have the opportunity to co-author publications.

Required Qualifications at this level

Education/Training:

Prefer B.A/ B.S or higher degree in biology, biochemistry, or a closely related field.

Experience

Cancer biology and mouse models including xenografts are encouraged OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills

Mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning, western blot, and qPCR are encouraged. Please still apply even if not all skills are known.

 

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