Research Technician job - Thoracic Surgery

Job Description

• Genotype mice
• Organize mouse colony for breeding and maintaining lines
• Helping post-docs with experiments

Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Duke University research operations.

Work Performed

• Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimntal results. Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications 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 applicable to research experiments.
• Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.
• Obtain, prepare, mount and stain tissue, blood and other substances for microscopic examination.
• Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Review work of lower level laboratory personnel within designated areas and assist in training new personnel.
• 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.

Working at Duke

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

None required above education/training requirement.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE