Research Technician II

Be You.

Department of Biochemistry is looking for a Research Technician II to work alongside Dr. Pei Zhou in research projects.

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

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results. Confer with principal investigator 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 manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Work requires a bachelor's degree in Cell Biology and Biochemistry or other directly related scientific fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated undergraduate research experience in a lab.

This position is

• Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

Be Bold.

• Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.
• Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.
• Prepare constructs for protein expression using bacterial, insect and mammalian systems.
• Purify proteins and protein complexes.
• Set up crystal trays and determine protein structures using X-ray crystallography.
• Conduct bacterial genetics studies.
• Conduct enzymology studies.
• Conduct structure-based drug design analysis.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; 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 herein.

Choose Duke.

Duke University provides a highly collaborative and resource-rich environment for interdisciplinary research. The Department of Biochemistry offers access to extensive research expertise, instrument support, optical imaging resources, and a strongly collaborative research culture.