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

Work Performed

• Setting up and operating laboratory equipment required for specific experiments; and preparing and maintaining solutions and other reagents for laboratory operations. Carrying out experiments using a variety of standard molecular and cell biology studies and histology approaches including, but not limited to, protein and nucleic acid purification, quantification, and analysis; plasmid DNA generation, manipulation, and analysis; bacteria and mammalian cell culture and analysis; mouse and human tissue harvest and analysis using histological approaches and molecular biology assays. Maintaining a laboratory notebook with accurate and timely documentation of laboratory work; meeting with the laboratory PI, as needed, to review data and progress and plan future research experimental priorities. Where appropriate, preparing or assisting with preparation of publication-quality figures or written reports for presentation or scientific publication.
• Assisting with the management of the laboratory mouse colony, including maintaining colony census and record of animal use; obtaining tissue for experimental analyses, including PCR-based genotyping.
• Assisting with maintaining day-to-day laboratory operations, including monitoring and replenishing supplies and reagents; cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment; and assisting PI in preparing documents for institutional reporting, such as in maintaining IRB or IACUC protocols or biological/chemical safety protocols.
• Reviewing work of less experienced laboratory personnel, such as undergraduate students, within designated areas, and assist in training new personnel.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:               

Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, chemistry, or another related scientific field.

 

Experience:              

None required above education/training requirement.

 

Skills:

Skills:                                                Experience from work or laboratory-based educational courses in pertinent