Lab Technician

Minimum Requirements

• Basic science background normally acquired through a high school education.
• Ability and willingness to learn and perform laboratory procedures.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate experimental records.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Commitment to following laboratory procedures and safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological or environmental sciences, engineering, public health, or a related field.
• Previous laboratory experience, particularly with mammalian or bacterial cell culture and/or molecular methods.
• Interest in infectious diseases, environmental persistence, pathogen transmission, or related research areas.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment and follow established laboratory protocols.
• Position requires regular on-site work in a research laboratory setting.

This position is onsite. The work is performed on-site at a designated assignment location.

Position Description:

• Perform laboratory experiments including mammalian and bacterial cell culture, nucleic acid extractions, molecular analyses, and virus stock generation while following established protocols and laboratory safety requirements.
• Support laboratory operations by maintaining organized workspaces, monitoring inventory levels, stocking supplies, and coordinating laboratory supply orders.
• Maintain accurate experimental records in designated paper and electronic formats to ensure data integrity, reproducibility, and compliance with laboratory standards.
• Follow laboratory procedures and safety practices while contributing to the efficient daily operation of the research laboratory.
• Collaborate with research team members to support ongoing studies focused on the environmental persistence and transmission of infectious diseases.

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.

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 reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).