Research Technician Iii

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 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health, a world‑class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

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Department of Radiation Oncology

Collaborating with the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Department of Neurosurgery, and Duke Cancer Institute

The Sulman Lab investigates fundamental mechanisms driving cancer development and progression, with the ultimate goal of identifying better treatments for patients. We employ advanced molecular biology approaches, functional genomic screening, single‑cell technologies, and our in‑house CARPOOL platform for high‑throughput drug evaluation.

• Treatment resistance and radiation response
• Genetic and pharmacologic screens in cellular and organoid models
• Functional genomics and 3D chromatin profiling to study enhancer function
• Tissue processing and molecular analysis of patient‑derived samples

• Undergraduate degree completed by start of employment
• Prior laboratory research experience
• Intellectually passionate and able to display scientific initiative
• Candidates will gain the most from the experience if they are able to stay for more than 1 year of time, ideally 2 years or more

• Maintain an organized and complete lab notebook of experiments
• Propagate cells in culture; perform viability and clonogenic assays
• Establish and maintain cancer organoid cultures from human specimens
• Perform PCR, RT‑PCR, and Western blots on cell lines, tumor tissues, and mouse tissues
• Learn and implement advanced techniques: high‑throughput microscopy, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry
• Learn and implement next‑generation sequencing library preparation (analysis available for motivated candidates)
• Assist with mouse model experiments as needed
• Meet regularly with supervisor to plan experiments, troubleshoot, and discuss results
• Participate in lab meetings to present results or discuss literature
• Assist in recruiting new lab members and orienting them to lab research
• Help maintain reagents and equipment (e.g., buffers, ethanol)
• Contribute to a collegial laboratory environment
• Set up instruments, materials, and apparatus; operate standard laboratory equipment
• Participate in laboratory logistics: inspections, ordering, equipment repair

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to and also apply via this posting.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $22.61 to USD $34.27. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Work generally requires skills acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other science related scientific field program.

Work requires two…