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Lab Research Analyst I

Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina

$51,448 - $77,945/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The role involves planning and implementing research projects focused on anti-allogenic humoral responses in transplant patients. Key duties include collecting data, operating lab equipment, and preparing specimens for molecular and cellular biology experiments.

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.Lab Research Analyst I- Abdominal Transplant (Dr.

Song) Be You.

The Song Lab at the Duke Transplant Center, part of Duke University School of Medicine, is seeking an excellent Lab Research Analyst I to assist with our research projects investigating anti-allogenic humoral responses in transplant patients.

The ideal candidate will have extensive laboratory experience in molecular and cellular biology and should be highly organized and detail oriented.

Minimum Requirements: Work requires a bachelor’s degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.

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 Other Requirements: This position is onsite.

The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

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Responsibilities

  • Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of research projects investigating anti-allogenic humoral responses in transplant patients.
  • Collect data via observation and experimentation.
  • Operate lab instruments and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate sample and laboratory records.
  • Prepare tissue, specimens, and other lab materials for experiments involving primary B cell culture, tumor cell line culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques such as RNA extraction, RT-PCR, and NGS library preparation.
  • Interpret and analysis data for reports and presentations.
  • Consult with PI to determine appropriate experiments to be included in the research protocol.
  • Understand the underlying biology while closely following protocols for assays.
  • Adhere to high standards of scientific rigor.
  • Follow lab safety, chemical hygiene, and waste disposal procedures.
  • Collaborate with other lab personnel and contribute to a positive productive research environment.
  • May train resident, interns, and students on lab techniques, procedures, and lab workflows.
  • 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.
  • Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $51,448.00 to USD $77,945.00.
  • 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.
  • Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/ 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.
  • 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).

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a scientific field such as biology or botany and two years of research experience. A master's degree may be used to offset the experience requirement on a 1:1 basis.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Data Analysis
  • RNA Extraction
  • Molecular Biology
  • NGS Library Preparation
  • Cellular Biology
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Chemical Hygiene
  • RT-PCR
  • Lab Safety
  • Laboratory Record Maintenance
  • Primary B Cell Culture
  • Tumor Cell Line Culture

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Retirement Programs
  • Dental Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$51,448 - $77,945/yr
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Duke Careers

Duke Health Technology Solutions is a robust, specialized division of Duke University Health System dedicated to the development and management of enterprise IT systems. A 2018 Davies Award Recipient, Duke Health is nationally recognized for IT and information management as the...

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TypeEducational
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