Research Technician 3

Be You.

The Duke Laboratory for HIV-1 & COVID-19 Vaccine Research & Development is led by Drs. David Montefiori, PhD and Xiaoying (Shaunna) Shen, DVM, PhD.  Our research focuses on neutralizing antibody responses, a key component of many successful vaccines for various infectious diseases.  We’re seeking qualified applicants to be part of this internationally recognized laboratory for providing standardized assessments of neutralizing antibody responses in preclinical and clinical HIV-1 and COVID-19 vaccine studies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Work generally requires skills acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other science related scientific field program.
• Work requires two years of research experience. A related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience.
• OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, genetics, microbiology or other related scientific fields.
• Two years of research experience involving mouse work.
• Detail-oriented, very well organized, and approach laboratory procedures with critical thinking.
• Strong initiative and eagerness to learn.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Must adhere to strict safety requirements.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a dynamic group environment. 

Other Requirements:

This position is onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

Be Bold.

The candidate will work closely with lab members including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, research technicians, and is expected to independently perform daily activities which include, but may not be limited to:

• Assessment of neutralizing antibody responses in various cell lines in support of pre-clinical and clinical HIV-1 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.
• Provide training for assay and general laboratory procedures to new employees and visiting trainees.
• Adhere to all required safety and policy protocols to protect staff, data integrity and others.

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that is committed to providing outstanding patient care, training tomorrow’s leaders, and conducting innovative research. You'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

Screening of Applications: Screening continues until the position is filled.