This Position is Fully Grant Funded
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Occupational Summary
Perform a variety of complextechnical duties involved in conducting high-throughput genomics experiments tosupport research efforts in the Reddy and Crawford Labs a t Duke University. Theposition is funded through an NHGRI awarded Center of Excellence (CEGS) inGenome Science. The focus of the Duke CEGS is to develop new andhigh-throughput technologies to investigate how combinat orial gene regulationcontributes to human health and disease. A multidis ciplinary team of seven Dukeprincipal investigators leads the project. T he research technician hired forthis position will report directly to PI s Dr. Tim Reddy and Dr. Greg Crawfordand will be under the direction and supervision of the graduate students andpostdocs leading the project. A dditionally, the hired individual will be givenample opportunities to fu rther develop independent research skills.
Work Performed
Major tasks to be performed willinclude: prioritization o fsequencing on the identified patient cohortsinvolved with the CEGS pro ject, analysis and troubleshooting sequencing datagenerated from existin g patient and family member samples, discussions withclinical experts an d genetic counselor team members to interpret potential causalvariants, and identify follow-up studies to validate findings. Technologiesinvolve d include preparations for genome and transcriptome sequencing, andlong- read sequencing; preparation of PBMCs, and CRISPR/Cas9 validation studie s.
Perform routine laboratory tasksrelatedto the above goals including preparation of reagent stocks, cell growthmedia, and buf fers; ordering and stocking sufficient supplies and equipment forperform ing experiments; cleaning and maintain laboratory equipment.
Review results and qualitycontrol from completed experiments; record results in lab notebooks;communicate results in weekly update meetings w ith project leads. Option tocontribute in weekly journal clubs and group meetings.
Perform other tasks and specialindepende nt projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.
Experience
None required above education/training requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
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