RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

Be You.

The Duke Center for Human Systems Immunology is seeking a detail-oriented scientist to fulfill a key role as Research Technician II to perform development and standardization assays for influenza research.  The person in this role will also play a key role in performing assays to assess the antibody response to vaccination against influenza. The study results generated by the person in this role will inform human clinical and pre-clinical trials for vaccines. This person must be very organized, possess excellent communication skills, have a high level of technical precision, be interested in assay development and optimization, enjoy working in a fast-paced lab environment with multiple priorities, and be able to work well as part of a team. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided according to the Duke University School of Medicine guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.

No experience required above education/training requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in laboratory techniques, experience with cell culture and infectious material is a plus.
• Two years of research experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Must be able to manage multiple rapidly changing priorities and quickly learn new skills
• Must be detail-oriented and well organized with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced interactive team environment.

Other Requirements:

This position is fully in person. No remote or hybrid options available.

Be Bold.

The candidate will work closely with lab members and is expected to perform daily activities which include, but may not be limited to:

• Perform complex and highly technical assays including but not limited to microneutralization, and hemagglutination inhibition assays in the laboratory to develop new methods and protocols, optimize reagents, test experimental conditions, and determine feasibility of assays for influenza and emerging infectious diseases.

• Perform complex and highly technical assays including but not limited to microneutralization, and hemagglutination inhibition assays in the laboratory to evaluate antibody dynamics in samples from clinical and preclinical vaccine trials.
• Maintain laboratory notebook in an orderly fashion for tracking experiments and results. Carefully and accurately document assay conditions, results, and quality control findings and report them promptly to meet deadlines.  Provide written updates of work each week.
• Assist with data analysis and participating in discussions of next steps for follow up assays and in assay design.

• Maintain and grow mammalian cell lines.  Create frozen cell banks and perform cell line QC as needed.

• Assist the laboratory and project managers by contributing to the overall effort to streamline the
• workload, improve the efficiency of the laboratory, and contribute to the daily laboratory effort to adhere to Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) guidelines.

• Maintain laboratory and associated equipment in a clean, well-ordered, and functional manner including routine equipment maintenance.  Maintain laboratory inventory and keep laboratory well stocked with a well-planned inventory and ordering system.  Prepare stock assay reagents and buffers as needed. 

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that is committed to providing outstanding patient care, training tomorrow’s leaders, and conducting innovative research. You'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

Screening of Applications: Screening continues until the position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $19.06/hr. to USD $28.85/hr. 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 well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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 experiencesflourishes. To achieve of 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.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $19.06 to USD $28.85. 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 well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly 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 mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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