Research Tech I - Psychiatry - Behavioral Medicine Division - Levin Lab

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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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

The Levin Lab conducts neurobehavioral research with rats and zebrafish to determine the short and long-term effects of drug and environmental chemical effects on sensorimotor, emotional, cognitive and social behavior. The technician with work with Dr. Levin, trainees, and collaborators with the exposure of the animal subjects to the drugs and environmental chemicals and assessment of the effects on behavior using observational ad computerized video tracking. The behavioral effects will be related to neural effects with collaborators analyzing brain tissue samples gathered by the Levin lab. The purpose of this research is to determine the neurobehavioral risks of environmental toxicant exposure, particularly during development. In addition, we conduct the impact of paternal chemical and drug exposure before conception on neurodevelopmental development in the offspring.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum education requirements: work requires an Associate's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other science related scientific field.

• Minimum experience requirements: none required above education/training requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with laboratory animal research.
• Experience working with rats and zebrafish.
• Expertise with rodent surgery and tissue gathering.
• Expertise with laboratory preparation of dosing solutions
• Expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel

Be Bold.

Position Description:

• Conduct drug self-administration tests of lab animals (zebrafish and rats) and administer test compounds; collect and maintain data.
• Conduct behavioral testing of lab animals with tasks including subcutaneous injections, attention tasks, radial arm maze, figure-8 maze, elevated plus maze, Novel Object Recognition, Novel Environment Suppressed feeding, Righting Reflex and Negative Geotaxis; collect and maintain data.
• Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate lab equipment required for specific project. Clean and maintain equipment. Make test compounds required for a project's behavioral testing.
• Perform various surgeries (jugular vein catheterization, osmotic pump implantation)

Choose Duke.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, founded in 1943, is one of 26 departments in the Duke University School of Medicine (SOM). The department is comprised of more than 500 faculty, staff, and trainees. Our goal is to help people with behavioral health challenges live their best life. We pursue this goal through a three-fold mission of superior specialty and integrated patient care for all, ground-breaking research, and exceptional training and education.

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines. Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck.Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https:// hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.