Occupational Summary

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

Specific requirements are:

• Mouse colony management and genotyping.
• Ordering, supply management, and other duties involved with general laboratory upkeep.
• Tissue preparation and histology.
• Standard molecular biology work.

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 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.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.