Research Technician I

Duke University

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Job Description: The hourly technician will work closely with member of the Hong lab on the following research project

Project Description: The aim of this project is to conduct research in the field of organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry with emphasis on the development of small molecule modulators of important biological processes and human diseases. The research technician will routinely conduct organic/medicinal chemistry research such as running chemical reactions (45%), purifying organic compounds (45%), and characterizing them by using NMR and mass spectroscopy (10%). This work requires a BS in Chemistry. This hourly tech will assist graduate level and postdoctoral level researchers in accomplishing research goals related to medicinal chemistry.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires an Associate's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other science related scientific field.

Experience

None required above education/training requirement OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skill

General knowledge and interest in chemistry research.

• Degree in Chemistry is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills preferred.
  
  

Job Code: 00000942 RESEARCH TECHNICIAN I

Job Level: 07

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