Researcher in CardiologyWork Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 199336
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER
Date: Jun 8, 2023
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 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
Duke University Job Description: </p > Job Title: LAB RESEARCH ANA LYST I Job Code: 1888 FLSA: E Job Level: 11 </ span> Revised Date: 03 /01/2019 Job Family:< span> JF 05 Occupational Summary</ strong> The Lab Research Analyst I,Cardiology will conduct a variety of investigations in the planning,development and implementatio n of experimental procedures within the lab of Dr.Sudha Shenoy in the Du ke University, Division of Cardiology.< /p> Work Performed We are se eking an LRA I that will be focused on supporting theresearch projects i n Dr. Sudha Shenoy’s laboratory. The LRA1 will assist in t he conduct andanalysis of animal experiments, maintain detailed laborato ry notes, documentingprocedures, resultsand interpretations of findings . Ideal candidates should have a willingness tolearn, along with superi or organizational skills for general lab management.
Candidates should be proficient inmouse colony man agement, including PCR-based genotyping and mating mice togenerate new s trains with compound mutations.
Candidates with histologyexperience (including embedding mouse samples f or frozen sections, cryotome workand staining) are preferred. Should be able to do imaging using light and fluorescence microscopes available in theDuke University laboratory and the Duke University LMCF, including l atest modelconfocal microscopes. Stain fixed tissue with antibodies and localizeantibodies by imaging. Analyze images using image analysis softw are, including ImageJ/FIJI,to obtain data for publication. As needed, pr epare images for publication.
Ca ndidates should have basicmolecular biology skills and able to perform P CR, DNA isolation and RNAisolation techniques. </spa n> The analyst will serve as labmanager, taking responsibili ty for lab inventory, lab safety protocols and IACUCinspections, insurin g the humane treatment of all the animals under my carethat are utilized in NIH funded research projects.
Supervise, train andinstruct residents, interns, students or lower lev el personnel in laboratorytechniques andprocedures. Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keepabreast of n ew developments and to obtain information regarding previousexperiments to aid in the design and development of original procedures andtechnique s. Perform other relatedduties incidenta l to the work described herein. The above statementsd escribe the general nature and level of work being performed by individu alsassigned to this classification. Thisis not intended to be an exhaus tive listof all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so cla ssified. Required Qualifications at this Leve l Education/Training: < p>Work requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.Experience: Work requires two years of research experience. A related m aster's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience.</s pan> OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION A ND/OR EXPERIENCE Mouse breeding, colony manageme nt and genotyping procedures basic molecular biol ogy skills such as PCR, DNA isolation and RNA isolation techniques</spa n> Knows or willing to learn histology and imaging techniques The intent of this jobdescription is to provide a representative a nd level of the types of duties andresponsibilities that will be require d of positions given this title and shallnot be construed as a declarati on of the total of the specific duties andresponsibilities of any partic ular position. Employees may be directed toperform job-related tasks oth er than those specifically presented in thisdescription. Duke University is an AffirmativeAction/Equa l Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunitywith out regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, genderexpr ession, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race,reli gion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duk e aspires to create acommunity built on collaboration, innovation, creat ivity, and belonging. Ourcollective success depends on the robust exchan ge of ideas-an exchange that isbest when the rich diversity of our persp ectives, backgrounds, and experiencesflourishes. To achieve this exchang e, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welc ome, that the contributions of all individualsare respected, and that al l voices are heard. All members of our community havea responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jo bs at DukeUniversity and Duke University Health System may include essen tial jobfunctions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities . Additionalinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accomm odation will beprovided by each hiring department.
Minimum Qualifications
EducationWork requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology,zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field. ExperienceWork requires two years of research experience. A related master's OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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 essentialjob 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.
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