RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

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The Silver laboratory at Duke University is seeking a highly-motivated and qualified individual for the position of Research Technician II. This position is for an individual who will broadly contribute to research activities in the Silver lab, including animal and cell culture based work.

This research technician position involves both experimental research and lab management responsibilities. The successful candidate will work both independently and under direct supervision from the principal investigator as necessary. The technician will be directed as to which projects to pursue, methods to employ, and receive any necessary training for new techniques, but will be expected to complete a number of experiments and day-to-day monitoring of mice without requiring immediate supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. or B.A. in basic biosciences-related major

Preferred Qualifications:

• Animal handling experience preferred

This position is:

• Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

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• Perform routine lab maintenance, cleaning, ordering and organizing

• Understand, comply and assist in enforcing all safety standards and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all laboratory staff

• Maintain adequate stock of lab supplies and ensure proper setup and functioning of equipment

• 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.
• Review work of lower level laboratory personnel within designated areas and assist in training new personnel.
• Assist in the design and analysis of experiments; carry out experiments with minimal or no immediate supervision and record and maintain all acquired data in specified formats for scientific reliability and general comprehension
• Learn and develop new lab techniques and assist in the training of new personnel.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Principal Investigator

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This position is geared for the highly motivated individual. Successful candidates for this position must display self-initiative and motivation, teamwork, excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.