RESEARCH TECHNICIAN III

This Position is Grant Funded

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 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Responsibilities

Perform experiments according to established lab protocols independently and reliably

Perform high throughput plate assays to analyze sera antigenicity

Perform tissue culture to maintain, propagate and transfect mammalian cell lines

Express and purify recombinantly expressed proteins from E. Coli and mammalian cells

Optimize the amplification and purification of DNA libraries by PCR and gel electrophoresis

Prepare and submit DNA samples and interpret the resulting sequencing data

Supervise the activity of undergraduate students

Perform ordering responsibilities for the laboratory, including taking inventory, restocking, submitting orders

Perform other laboratory or data management duties, including laboratory maintenance tasks, as requested by the Principal Investigator

Education, Skills, & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biology or a related field
• At least one year of relevant work experience
• Must be critical thinker, detail-oriented and well organized
• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work in an interactive team environment. 

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