RESEARCH TECHNICIAN I

School of Medicine

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.

Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting standardized tests, experiments, and determinations in support of research-oriented activities at Duke University.

Work Performed

Performing and assisting with mouse-related experiments including micro CT imaging, drug administration, tumor induction, and dissections

Wet-lab research involving tissue culture and mouse models investigating mechanisms of small-cell lung cancer biology

Communication and collaboration with lab members toward the goals above, including participation in one-on-one, small group, and lab-related meetings and journal clubs

Presentation of data and objectives in written and oral forms, including documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other reports

Training of lab members and/or visiting researchers in lab-related processes and/or experimental techniques

Organizational tasks associated with setting up the Oliver Lab and individual training, including but not limited to equipment set-up, ordering supplies, preparation of organizational documents, software, and systems, participation in mouse, biosafety, and training protocols, etc.

Perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, or biological tests, experiments, and determinations to obtain data in support of research-oriented activities; compile and document procedures and results.

Set up instruments, materials, and apparatus and operate standard laboratory equipment required for specific tests.

Operate various electronic devices in the collection, tabulation, and calculation of data. Obtain, prepare, mount, and stain tissue, blood, and other substances for microscopic examinations.

Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions. Assist in the development of new research procedures and techniques.

Maintain sufficient inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain standard laboratory equipment. Review work of lower-level laboratory personnel and assist in the training of 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.

Required Qualifications at this Level

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke University 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.

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 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.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob 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.