RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

1d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

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 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.Be You.
The Laboratory for HIV and COVID-19 Vaccine Research and Development is seeking a detail-oriented scientist to fulfill a key role as Research Technician II. This role supports pre-clinical and clinical HIV and COVID-19 vaccine development by conducting neutralizing antibody assays in various cell lines. Responsibilities include analyzing data according to quality control criteria, reporting results accurately and promptly, and strictly adhering to Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP). 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.

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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of neutralizing antibody responses in various cell lines in support of pre-clinical and clinical HIV and COVID-19 vaccine development.
• Data analysis with adherence to quality control pass/fail criteria. Report results in an accurate and timely manner to Laboratory Directors and Program staff.
• Performance of all experiments with complete adherence to Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) guidelines.
• Contribute to the daily laboratory effort to adhere to GCLP guidelines, including but not limited to temperature checks, preventative maintenance, SOP adherence, corrective actions, trainings and use of good documentation practices through each process.
• Provide equipment preventative maintenance and ensure laboratory room cleanliness, e.g., cleaning of incubator trays and water pans, surface decontamination, freezer maintenance to avoid ice accumulation, floor cleaning, and autoclaving.
• Provide support and collaborate on general laboratory needs, e.g., preparation of common reagents, stocking laboratories with needed supplies and reagents, and freezer transfers.
• Read and train on all required SOPs, provide timely and critical review of SOPs as requested, adhere to all assigned SOPs.
• Adhere to all required safety and policy protocols to protect staff, data integrity and others.

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