Occupational Summary:

We are an accredited human tissue biorepository housed in the Department of Pathology, directed by a Duke School of Medicine Faculty Member.  The biorepository is funded to support biomedical research at Duke University and on behalf of the National Cancer Institute.  The individual hired will be responsible for processing, storage, and distribution of human samples for a wide variety of research protocols. 

This is an exciting entry level position into biomedical science with opportunities for career advancement.  We seek enthusiastic team members looking to begin and advance their scientific careers.

Work Performed:

Perform a variety of technical duties including but not limited to preparation of collection kits, reagents, and solutions.  Perform laboratory related activities such as blood processing, tissue processing, embedding, and shipping.  Maintain inventory of research specimens.

Enter all data associated with laboratory activities in our database within one working day.

Maintain sufficient inventory of materials, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain standard laboratory equipment. Review work of lower level laboratory personnel and assist in the training of new personnel.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Location Durham

Duke Entity MEDICAL CENTER

Job Family Level 06

Full Time / Part Time FULL TIME

Regular / Temporary Regular

Shift First/Day

Minimum Qualifications

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/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,sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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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 an Associate's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other science related scientific field.

Experience

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