Research Technician II

Research Technician II

Assist with animal husbandry, handling, monitoring, and experimental procedures for PFBS exposure studies in accordance with approved IACUC protocols. Support dosing, sample collection, necropsy, and tissue processing for reproductive and developmental toxicology experiments. Coordinate and assist with imaging experiments conducted in collaboration with the Yao laboratory, including animal preparation and scheduling. Maintain accurate experimental records, animal logs, and data documentation to ensure research compliance and reproducibility.

Prepare laboratory materials, reagents, and equipment needed for animal and imaging studies. Assist with data organization, preliminary analysis, and preparation of research summaries for laboratory meetings and project reporting. Ensure proper laboratory safety practices, animal welfare compliance, and maintenance of research work spaces. Collaborate with laboratory personnel, graduate students, and research staff to support timely completion of project milestones and ongoing funded research activities.

Join our award-winning team as identified by Forbes magazine as America's Best Large Employer 2024 and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines.

Anticipated Pay Range: USD $20.65 to USD $29.43.

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