Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, North Carolina, USA
POSITION INFORMATION
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 273662
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER
Date: Aug 12, 2026
ABOUT DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.
Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
BE YOU.
Associate in Research
Tata Lab, Duke University School of Medicine
Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Duke University School of medicine research operations.
The Tata lab in the Department of Cell Biology is seeking a Research Technician II to work on project focusing on cellular circuits in lung regeneration and disease.
MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Min Degree Requirements: Science related masters degree or terminal degree (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M)
WORK ARRANGEMENT
This position is
- Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.
BE BOLD.
Responsibilities include:
- Mice maintenance, breeding, genotyping
- Performs standard molecular biology techniques (cloning, PCR, DNA, RNA, and protein extraction, etc.)
- Packaging viruses (AAV, Lenti)
- Perform histological techniques (tissue processing, sectioning, immunofluorescence)
- Assist with performing small and short-term basic experiments and completing individual parts of an overall large experiment/project.
- Documents, compiles, and analyzes experimental results
- Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.
- Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Assist in training a new personnel and rotation students.
- Collect tissue samples from collaborators and process them for histology, cell cultures, including organoid cultures, and make frozen stocks for future use.
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.
CHOOSE DUKE.
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 equipment as required. Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
OUR COMMUNITY
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.
LOCATION
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh