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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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

Duke Human Vaccine Institute

 

The Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI), an international leader in the fight against major infectious diseases, is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Research Technician II. Investigators at the DHVI conduct basic and translational research to develop novel vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics for diseases that impact global health such as influenza, gonorrhea, COVID-19, and HIV/AIDS. 

 

The Duke Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL) is a division of DHVI and supports a wide portfolio of research programs. The RBL has three collaborative core units: Immunology, Pathogens and Animal Models. The research technician will work with the RBL Immunology team to prepare specimens for ELISA, Luminex, PBMC isolation, and other immunological assays. In addition, the technician will collect and interpret data, perform general laboratory maintenance, and inventory management.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare specimens for and perform immunological procedures, including but not limited to: Luminex, ELISA, PBMC isolation, flow cytometry, and rtPCR assays.  Collect and organize raw data into reports for interpretation and analysis.  Complete and maintain written and electronic documentation of research activities in real time according to standardized record keeping procedures. Maintain up-to-date laboratory safety documentation.  Coordinate with DHVI safety and the Duke Occupational and Environmental Safety Office (EOSO) to ensure a proactively safe working environment.  Operate automated liquid handlers (e.g., Beckman Coulter BioMek i7) and other laboratory equipment, and coordinate equipment maintenance performed by outside vendors.  General laboratory maintenance including but not limited to laboratory organization, preparation of solutions, waste processing, ordering/preparation/stocking of consumables and reagents, routine equipment calibration, maintenance of accurate sample and equipment inventories.  Attend all the training required.  Confer with Immunology Unit leadership to review work assignments and develop plans for experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of particular studies as required.  Manage and complete all assigned tasks/projects in accordance with standardized operating procedures and in full compliance with all safety protocols.  Perform additional duties as requested by Immunology Unit leadership and RBL/DHVI leadership.

 

The successful applicant must be eligible and willing to: 

Complete necessary training and certification for independent work at Biological Safety Level 3 (BSL3).  Work with infectious biological agents (viruses and bacteria) handled at BSL2 and BSL3.  Comply with vaccination requirements. 

 

Anticipated Pay Range:

 

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 18.69 to USD $28.28. 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 w ell as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.< p> 

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your pay check.Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-frien dly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:https: //hr.duke.edu/benefits/

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or menta l abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reason able accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT THIS LEVEL 

 

Education/Training: 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.

 

PREFERENCES

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in biological science or a related field, and one year or more of previous laboratory experience in immunology, biochemistry, laboratory automation, cell biology, or molecular biology. Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.   Flexibility, motivation, and ability to work independently.   Willingness and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.   Analytical skills to resolve problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. 

 

 

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.