Researcher in Immunology
Duke University
United States
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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
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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
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