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.
The Research Technician I role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to a high-impact, ARPA-H-funded research initiative focused on advancing solutions for osteoarthritis.
Given the project’s time-sensitive milestones, this position plays a critical role in accelerating experimental progress, from animal behavioral testing to tissue analysis and support for drug development using nanomaterials.
We are looking for temporary full-time assistance for 3 to 6 months.
This position is 100% research/grant funded.
Minimum Requirements
- Work requires an Associate degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology, or another science-related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Animal handling
- Von Frey measurements and/or Dynamic Weight Bearing
- Chemical Synthesis
- Quality Control and/or Microtome Usage
The Role Will Focus On
- Animal behavioral testing
- Tissue harvesting
- Support for the production and quality control of drug treatments using nanomaterials
- Histology (paraffin sectioning and staining)
