Opportunities

If you are interested in joining our research team, please contact:
Dr. Louis E. DeFrate, ScD
lou.defrate@duke.edu

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II
Requisition Number: 174008
Job Listing: https://careers.duke.edu/job-invite/174008/
Date: January 24, 2022
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER
School of Medicine:

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 experimental 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 and flow cytometry. Run ELISA assays. 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.