Duke University and Duke University Health System require all students, faculty and staff to receive the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. After you have officially accepted a position at Duke, you may request a religious or medical accommodation. Researcher in Immunology Work Arrangement: Requisition Number: 228795 Regular or Temporary: Regular Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER Date: Jun 12, 2023 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 2,500 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. Summary The Kuraoka/Kelsoe labs seek a motivated Research Technician to assist in immunology research on B lymphocytes. Duties will include sterile cell culture,characterization of clonal antibodies, processing for DNA/RNA sequencing, and mouse husbandry. The successful applicant will be dedicated and responsible, capable of multi-tasking, and able to complete assignments in a timely way. The research position offers a unique research experience with cutting-edge techniques in a dynamic and highly productive, collaborative and collegial environment. Specific Job Duties Single B-cell cultures. Serological assays (ELISA, Luminex). Cloning and generating recombinant antibodies. Mouse colony maintenance and genotyping. Meticulous record keeping. Completion of assigned tasks. General lab maintenance that includes general clean up, ordering research reagents/tools, maintaining lab equipment. Preferred Qualifications Tissue culture expertise with sterile technique is essential. Molecular biology technique, including RT-PCR. Mouse handling experience. Experience in flow cytometry is welcome. Minimum Qualifications Education Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field. Experience None required above education/training requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. Nearest Major Market: Durham Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Duke University and Duke University Health System require all students, faculty and staff to receive the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. After you have officially accepted a position at Duke, you may request a religious or medical accommodation.

Researcher in Immunology

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 228795

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Jun 12, 2023

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 2,500 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.

Summary

The Kuraoka/Kelsoe labs seek a motivated Research Technician to assist in immunology research on B lymphocytes. Duties will include sterile cell culture,characterization of clonal antibodies, processing for DNA/RNA sequencing, and mouse husbandry. The successful applicant will be dedicated and responsible, capable of multi-tasking, and able to complete assignments in a timely way. The research position offers a unique research experience with cutting-edge techniques in a dynamic and highly productive, collaborative and collegial environment.

Specific Job Duties

Single B-cell cultures.
Serological assays (ELISA, Luminex).
Cloning and generating recombinant antibodies.
Mouse colony maintenance and genotyping.
Meticulous record keeping.
Completion of assigned tasks.
General lab maintenance that includes general clean up, ordering research reagents/tools, maintaining lab equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Tissue culture expertise with sterile technique is essential.
Molecular biology technique, including RT-PCR.
Mouse handling experience.
Experience in flow cytometry is welcome.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.

Experience

None required above education/training requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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