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Occupational Summary

The Department of Integrative Immunobiology/Miao laboratory at Duke University are seeking an entry-level Lab Technician (no degree required). After a training period, the time of shifts will be flexible, with 40 hours worked per week (Monday-Friday).

The Miao laboratory uses both in vivo and in vitro models to study host-pathogen interactions, with a particular focus on innate immunity and regulated cell death. We are seeking a dedicated and responsible individual to perform mouse husbandry in our ASBL-1 mouse colony. The perfect candidate has excellent communication skills, is detail-oriented, and can adhere to the lab’s established processes/protocols with distinction. No prior mouse experience is necessary. All skills performed will be trained on the job. Must be willing to communicate via Microsoft Teams (on personal phone and university computers), Microsoft Outlook (email and calendars). Experience with Microsoft Excel is preferred.

The Department of Integrative Immunobiology will also utilize this position to support biohazard waste management and sterilization of lab dishes/glassware for multiple labs in the department.

We value diversity in backgrounds and experience and will provide on the job training for all techniques. Therefore, we welcome applications from individuals who may not have expertise in all the techniques we use but have the drive and ability to learn them.

Work Performed

Utilize dishwasher and autoclaves to perform sterilization of laboratory dishes. Reserve time on Outlook reservation calendar. Manage biohazard waste for multiple labs in the department.

Work under the supervision of the lab manager to maintain and organize a colony of ~2000 mice in animal biosafety level-1 (ABSL-1) conditions. Perform checks for new mouse pups that are born and move young mice to new cages separate from the mothers when they are ready to be weaned, working in a team with undergraduate workers in the lab. Learn how to manage the retirement of breeders and to manage the mouse colony size. Maintain Excel spreadsheet to accurately reflect critical information such as cage location, number of mice in each cage, litter birthdates, and more. Perform mouse handling procedures such as ear punch, euthanasia. Monitor veterinary cases and keep health records. Communicate with lab manager, PI, and DLAR staff. Communicate with researchers in the lab to understand the current need for each mouse strain for experiments.

Other tasks in the main lab may occasionally be required. For example: assist lab manager with maintenance and disposal of chemical and biohazardous materials; make media, buffer, and antibiotic solutions; procure and receive goods, store at proper temperature.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

In addition to applying online please send a short cover letter, resume or CV, and list of 2 references.

Required Qualifications at this Level

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke University 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 essential job 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.

Job Code: 00000399 LAB TECHNICIAN
Job Level: 06

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 andwelcome, 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 essential job 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.