Associate in Research- Duke University - Department of Biomedical Engineering

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the diagnostics/biointerface science team within the Chilkoti lab at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University as an Associate in Research. Our lab combines cutting-edge techniques from various disciplines, including: surface chemistry, inkjet printing, 3D printing, nanofabrication, biomedical optics, and molecular biology, among others. We combine these skill sets to develop innovative and clinically relevant point-of-care diagnostic technologies, particularly those aimed at democratizing access to healthcare in limited resource settings (see recent publication: https://www.pnas.org/content/114/34/E7054).

The candidate must have received prior experience in a laboratory setting in chemistry, engineering, and/or molecular biology, and have obtained an undergraduate degree and or master’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related scientific discipline. The applicant must be detail-oriented, independent, proactive, well-organized, and able to manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are important for this team-based environment. The candidate must be able to follow instruction from their supervisor/manager with special attention to detail and quality of their work.

General duties

· Perform a variety of technical laboratory duties to support research efforts by senior team members.

· Perform preventative maintenance as per manufacturer guidelines on multiple pieces of equipment in the lab on a routine schedule.

· Maintain the inventory of common supplies, and proactively order new items as needed.

Specific technical laboratory duties

· Perform batch polymerizations to grow polymer brushes from glass slides to be used for assay fabrication and development

· Assay fabrication and development, including:

o Inkjet print antibodies for surface bio-functionalization

o Fabrication and assembly of microfluidic cassettes

o Performing dose-response curves

Desired skills

· Previous hands-on laboratory experience (e.g. familiarity with pipets, centrifuges, dangerous chemical/biological substances and appropriate safety precautions, etc.)

· A successful history of handling projects with multiple moving parts.

· Proficiency with 3D printing and CAD is a plus (e.g., AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Solidworks, OnShape)

· A willingness to become scientifically independent is highly desirable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Durham, NC 27708: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person