RESEARCH TECHNICIAN III

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 University 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.

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 University 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.

Research Technician

The Kelsoe lab in the Department of Integrative Immunobiology at Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician II. Our lab investigates the fundamental and applied aspects of humoral immunity to vaccination and infection.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic about science and research, and have excellent organizational skills. Prior research experience is required. Experience with cell culture, molecular genetic techniques, protein purification is necessary, experience with mouse husbandry is a plus.

Responsibilities Include
 

• Work on an exciting research project related the human immune response to influenza.
• Performing routine cell culture and specialized cell culture to characterize individual human B lymphocytes.
• Conducting biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology assays, including immunoassays, protein production, cDNA generation, sequence analysis.
• Assist in husbandry for a transgenic mouse colony (breeding, genotyping, record-keeping).
• Help visiting scientists and postdoctoral fellows.
• Cooperate with all lab members to optimize productivity and collegiality.
   

Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences
• Prior research experience in some area of biological sciences
• Willingness to work with mice
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team
   

Preferred Skills (not Required)