Research Technician II/III, Poss and Di Talia Labs, Duke University, Durham, NC
Research Technician II/III – Poss and Di Talia Labs at Duke University
Description and Details:
The Poss and Di Talia labs use the zebrafish model system to study the quantitative biology of tissue regeneration. We are hiring a research technician for duties to include molecular biology, generation of transgenic animals, surgery, histology, and imaging. Specialized training will be provided. A bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences is required. Enthusiasm for working with animals is essential. Contact Ken Poss at ken.poss@duke.edu or Stefano Di Talia at stefano.ditalia@duke.edu.
Technical duties include:
Breeding, husbandry, and surgeries using model system zebrafish.
Molecular biology including making DNA constructs.
Generation of mutant or transgenic animals by microinjection.
Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.
Prepare chemicals, reagents and solutions.
Obtain, prepare, mount and stain tissue for microscopic examination.
Compile, analyze, document and draw conclusions from experimental results.
Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.
Assist in training new personnel.
Qualifications:
Research Technician II:
Work requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field. No experience is required above education requirement.
Research Technician III:
Work requires skills acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other science related scientific field program. Two years of research experience is required. A related master's OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience.
To Apply:
· Contact Ken Poss at ken.poss@duke.edu or Stefano Di Talia at stefano.ditalia@duke.edu.