Research Technician II

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

8d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Husain lab investigates novel mechanisms and therapies that modulate the immune system to improve the acceptance and outcomes of an organ after transplant. The lab leverages murine organ transplantation models of islet, heart or kidney transplant combined with a “negative donor vaccine” treatment to induce organ acceptance in recipients without the use of immunosuppression. This is a physician-scientist run lab with a diverse group of doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows who collaborate widely within and outside of Duke to translate our discoveries into patients who receive organ transplants. The Research Technician II is a critical position that will perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting laboratory tests, experiments, and determinations in support of the research mission.

Requirements

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.
Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required. Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments. Assist with manuscript projects.
Manage regulatory documentation such as IACUC and IRB protocols.
Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests. Obtain, prepare, mount and stain tissue, blood and other substances for microscopic examination. Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.
Monitor expenses for grant funded purchases. Assist and contribute to grant preparation including: budgeting, writing, organizing, soliciting necessary documents. Work in partnership with Dept of Medicine central Research Administration in both the pre award/post award process.
Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment via Buy@Duke for performance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment. Serve as the point of contact for lab operations including space management, equipment maintenance, compliance and safety trainings.
Coordinate lab and staff meetings. Train new lab staff in safety practices, instrument use, procedures, and protocols. Review work of lower level laboratory personnel within designated areas and assist in training new personnel. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.
Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required. Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments. Assist with manuscript projects.
Manage regulatory documentation such as IACUC and IRB protocols.
Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests. Obtain, prepare, mount and stain tissue, blood and other substances for microscopic examination. Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.
Monitor expenses for grant funded purchases. Assist and contribute to grant preparation including: budgeting, writing, organizing, soliciting necessary documents. Work in partnership with Dept of Medicine central Research Administration in both the pre award/post award process.
Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment via Buy@Duke for performance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment. Serve as the point of contact for lab operations including space management, equipment maintenance, compliance and safety trainings.
Coordinate lab and staff meetings. Train new lab staff in safety practices, instrument use, procedures, and protocols. Review work of lower level laboratory personnel within designated areas and assist in training new personnel. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.