Research Technician II

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 26,257 - 39,743; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement programs with employer contributions

Tuition assistance for employees and their children

Job summary

Duke University in Durham seeks a Research Technician II for the Global Health Discovery Collaboratory to support immunology research. The role involves conducting experiments involving Surface Plasmon Resonance and Bio-layer Interferometry to evaluate antibody responses in various vaccine trials.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or related fields and experience in a laboratory setting. Duke offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics or a related field required.
• Prior laboratory experience in biochemistry or biophysics is a plus.
• Experience with SPR or BLI techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments to measure biomolecular interactions using SPR and BLI.
• Analyze and track data sets on antibody responses to vaccines.
• Collaborate with the team for quality control and development of analysis tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)

Bio-layer interferometry (BLI)

R studio

Mathematica

Job description

Overview

School of Medicine 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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You. 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.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Other Requirements

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

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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.

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.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $19.06 to USD $28.85. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. 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. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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