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The McDonnell laboratory in the Pharmacology and Cancer Biology department is seeking a full-time Research Technician II to join our tumor biology team. The highly translational nature of our research in breast and prostate cancer, together with a supportive lab environment, is ideal for preparing highly motivated new graduates for a career in science. You will be primarily working with genetically modified and immune-compromised mice to identify pathways required for tumor growth and metastasis. Work will be performed on-site at Duke University, and occasional weekend or holiday work may be required.
Qualifications for consideration include:
- A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
- Prior experience in animal handling is preferred but not required.
This position will require excellent record keeping and attention to detail with extensive record keeping in Excel format
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- Maintaining, breeding and genotyping multiple transgenic mouse colonies
- Measuring tumors and administering treatments to mice by multiple routes in efficacy studies
- Processing of harvested tissues by molecular techniques (quantitative PCR, western blotting, histology, immune-fluorescence imaging).
- Preparing culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions
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Screening will continue until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.65 to USD $29.43. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.
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