Research Technician II

Research Technician II

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Duke University research operations.

Work Performed

• 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 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 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.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Review work of lower level laboratory personnel within designated areas and assist in training new personnel.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Qualifications

Education 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.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications None required above education/training requirement.

Anticipated Pay Range:
Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.65 to USD $29.43.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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.

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 reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services.