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  • Research Tech II Position in Orthopaedics at Duke University Medical Center

    RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II - DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDICS
    Apply at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/...s=1271397_5172

    Job Description

    The McNulty laboratory is seeking a Research Technician II to be part of Duke’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. This position is located the Medical Science Research Building (MSRB) in Durham, N.C.
    This individual will work primarily on projects focused on tissue engineering and repair of the meniscus using biomaterials and stem cells. The ideal candidate would have an interdisciplinary background in cell and molecular biology and/or biomedical engineering. More information about the McNulty lab is located at the following link: https://sites.duke.edu/themcnultylab/

    Occupational Summary

    Individuals will perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Duke University research operations.

    Work Performed
    This individual will work with a group of investigators to plan experimental studies that address project aims, conduct a variety of investigations (includes literature reviews, planning actual experiments, troubleshooting experiments, etc.), be responsible for cell and tissue culture (includes sterile technique for isolating and maintaining a variety of cell types and tissues, generating and using virus in culture, etc.), prepare and characterize biomaterials for experiments, perform molecular biology techniques and biochemical assays (RNA extraction from cells and tissues, PCR, protein extraction, Western blot, ELISA, assays for extracellular matrix components, etc.), perform microscopy and histology of cells and tissues, perform mechanical testing of tissues
    Additional required duties listed below:

    -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.
    -Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.
    -Obtain, prepare, mount and stain tissue, blood and other substances for microscopic examination.
    -Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.
    -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.
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