Glaucoma Ophthalmology

Job Description

Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Duke University research operations.Some of the specific techniques used in the laboratory include: cell culture, invivo experiments involving mice, studying retinal morphology via plastic sections and electron microscopy,immunofluorescence, immunocy to chemistry, RNA purification, polymerasechain reaction,Western blot, apoptosis assays, and ELISAs.

Work Performed

• The technician will perform a variety of complex technical duties to support Dr. Cousins’ research program.
• Specifically, the technician will: conduct experiments, under Dr. Cousins’ and Dr.Hadziahmetovic’s guidance, using techniques described above; compile and analyze data from these experiments, and will document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.
• Confer with Dr. Cousins and Dr. Hadziahmetovic 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 manuals, 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;
  • help organize and orchestrate invivo studies, including pre-operative set-up and post-operative examinations;
  • maintain a colony of transgenic mice; obtain,prepare, mount and stain tissue, blood and other substances formicroscopic examination;
  • prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions; sustain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties;
  • ensure that expenditures are in-line with budget; 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 above.
• A Bachelor's degree in a science-related field is required

Job Code 951 RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II
Requisition Number 401547853
Location Durham
Duke Entity MEDICAL CENTER
Job Family Level 08
Full Time / Part Time FULL TIME
Regular / Temporary Regular
Shift First/Day

Minimum Qualifications

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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.

Education

Work requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology or other science related scientific field.

Experience

None required above education/training requirement.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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109248BR