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We are seeking an excellent bench scientist at the level of Research Technician II to assist with our research projects investigating anti-allogenic humoral responses in transplant patients.

The ideal candidate will have extensive laboratory experience in molecular and cellular biology and should be highly organized and detail-oriented.

The major techniques involved include primary B cell culture, tumor cell line culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques such as RNA extraction, RT-PCR, and NGS library preparation.

We have detailed protocols established for most assays, and side-by-side training will be provided.

The experimenter must understand the underlying biology while closely following protocols. Adherence to high standards of scientific rigor is essential.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

 

Duke 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.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

 

Anticipated Pay Range:

 

 

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.69 to USD $28.28. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

 

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck.Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:https: //hr.duke.edu/benefits/

 

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 reason able accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

 

 

 

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.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Job Code: 00000951 RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II
Job Level: 08

 

Duke 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.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

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.