Lab Research Analyst I
Duke Careers•Durham, NC
•$51,448 - $77,945•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Extensive laboratory experience in molecular and cellular biology
- Highly organized and detail oriented
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.
Benefits
- health insurance plans
- generous paid time off
- retirement programs with employer contributions
- tuition assistance for employees and their children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
