RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

2d • $19 - $29

About The Position

The Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) is a multi-disciplinary research organization at Duke University focused on basic, translational and clinical research to develop novel vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics for infectious diseases that impact global health. The Duke Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL) is a division of the DHVI that supports a specific portfolio of research programs requiring enhanced biosafety and security. The Duke RBL has three collaborative research units: Immunology, Animal Modeling, and Pathogen Unit. These units directly support resident DHVI/RBL faculty and are also available to support Duke faculty and their collaborators as fee-for-service shared resources, and each unit provides users with safety/security training, animal model support and use of the Duke RBL containment environment
The RBL Pathogen Unit is recruiting a Research Technician III to support a multi-disciplinary team developing medical countermeasures and vaccines against emerging and re-emerging biothreats.

Requirements

• Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in microbiology, biochemistry, 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.
• Complete external certification for independent work at BSL3 and ABSL3
• Work with infectious biological agents (bacteria and viruses) handled at BSL2 and BSL3
• Comply with vaccination requirements, including seasonal influenza vaccine
• Complete Select Agent registration
• Complete CITI training required for handling clinical trial samples

Nice To Haves

• Previous virology, microbiology, or immunology research experience.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory maintenance including but not limited to: waste processing, glassware cleaning, laboratory organization, preparation of solutions, ordering/preparation/stocking of consumables and reagents as needed, maintaining accurate inventory of refrigerator and freezer contents.
• Manage and complete assigned projects in accordance with standardized operating procedures and in full compliance with safety protocols.
• Perform microbiology, virology, immunology, and serology assays as required for sample analysis of viral titer and cellular/humoral responses. Previous experience with mammalian cell culture preferred.
• Complete and maintain necessary documentation of research activities in real time according to standardized record-keeping procedures using written and electronic methods (i.e. electronic notebooks). Attention to detail is imperative.
• Independently schedule and prepare assays in advance with guidance from the manager.
• Collect and organize raw data into reports for interpretation and analysis.
• Perform additional duties as requested by direct supervisor, Pathogen Unit Director, Pathogen Unit Manager, and Scientific/Administrative Directors.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level