RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

This Position is Fully Grant Funded

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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

Alam Lab – Duke Human Vaccine Institute

The Alam Lab at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) is recruiting for a Research Technician 2. DHVI is an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental institute dedicated to the study of basic and translational science required to understand host-pathogen interactions that can be translated to vaccines against human diseases. We are a team of highly interactive investigators that have expertise in immunology, molecular biology, virology, microbiology, structural biology, computational biology, and vaccine science. 

Responsibilities 

• Perform protein interaction analysis by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and bio-layer interferometry (BLI). 
• Perform chromatographic separation of protein and perform physico-chemical analysis including SDS-PAGE, native gel analysis. 
• Assist and perform cell line culture and B cell activation studies. 
• Assist in data analysis, experimental design and method development. 
• Perform QC assays for purified proteins and antibodies on the SPR platform. 
• Perform other duties as requested by the Principal Investigator or senior lab staff. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• BS in Biochemistry/Biology or related field 
• Knowledge of cell culture, chromatographic (FPLC system), and protein characterization techniques is preferred 
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized and approach procedures with critical thinking of the technical aspects with strong communication skills and ability to work in an interactive team environment.  

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 

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