Job description
Occupational Summary
Perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting standardized tests, experiments and determinations in support of research oriented activities at Duke University.
The Shenoy and Barak Labs are conducting translational research that involves developing pre-clinical stage drugs targeting candidate G protein-coupled receptors. We are interested in these G protein coupled receptors as they are associated with many important physiological functions including regulation of blood glucose, cognition, pain perception and so on. In particular, this technical position will enable the applicant to work with a post-doctoral associate in the funded research projects. Performance of tasks associated with the scope of work will familiarize or further provide the applicant with skills and procedures utilized by Pharma in the development of novel pharmaceuticals.
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 the principal investigator and post-doctoral associate 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.
The candidate will work closely with a postdoctoral fellows and graduate students and is expected to independently perform daily activities of the laboratory, which include:
- Perform tissue culture related tasks involving cell cultures
- Conduct cell-based bioassays.
- Scheduling mice maintenance, breeding, genotyping
- Assists lab personnel with routine experiments
- Documents, compiles, and analyzes experimental results
- Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.
- Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
- Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Work with other laboratory personnel within designated areas and assist in training
- Develop charts and graphs for scientific publications
- Maintain database for raw data and organize/prepare scientific data for analysis by the principal investigator.
- Assist with performing small and short-term basic experiments and completing individual parts of an overall large experiment/project
- General lab managements, including ordering and safety inspections
- Participate in weekly lab meetings and journal clubs, and present material as scheduled.
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.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training:
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
Skills:
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 ORAN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
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 essentialjob 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.
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