Research Technician II

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

2d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Health Discovery Collaboratory (GHDC) Antibody Dynamics team at the Duke University Center for Human Systems Immunology is seeking a detail-oriented scientist to fulfill a key role as Research Technician II to support assessment of antibody biophysical measurements in an immune monitoring core lab. The assays performed by the Research Technician II include bio-layer interferometry and surface plasmon resonance methods to assess the antigen binding kinetic measurements of antibodies induced by vaccination in human clinical and pre-clinical vaccine trials for HIV, malaria, tuberculosis and other high priority global diseases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics or related Biological Science field.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related Biological Science field is a plus.
Prior biochemistry or biophysics or biological laboratory experience.
Experience in using SPR or BLI is a plus.
Experience in working on R studio and/or Mathematica is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform experiments to measure biomolecular interactions (i.e. binding kinetics and affinity) utilizing Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and/or Bio-layer interferometry (BLI).
Manage, track, and analyze data sets related to the evaluation of antibody responses to vaccines for human studies.
Work together with the program manager, statistical team and laboratory staff ensure quality control of datasets.
Work with the Quality Assurance Unit to maintain and perform work according to Good Clinical Laboratory Practices
Collaborate with team members to develop custom tools for high throughput analysis of complex data sets.
Perform other related laboratory duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.