Research Technician III

Research Technician III

Work Arrangement: On-Site Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER Date: Sep 11, 2026

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.

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. Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $23.06 to USD $34.96. 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.

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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