RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II
About the Role
Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Duke University research operations. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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; clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Review work of lower level laboratory personnel and assist in training new personnel.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Qualifications
Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.
Experience
None required above education/training requirement OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Pay
USD $20.65 to USD $29.43 per hour.
Benefits
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/