Lab Research Analyst II
About The Position
The Laboratory Research Analyst-II (LRA-II) incumbent will be part of the Duke Cancer Institute Flow Cytometry Core Facility team. This position involves assisting clinical and research investigators with their flow cytometry analysis needs and performing cell sorting services. This position is geared to the highly motivated individual with a strong technical background in biological sciences and complex flow cytometry assays, demonstrated ability in the interpretation and evaluation of data, and strong interpersonal skills. This individual must interact with peers, and diverse users with a wide range of technical expertise and education. Show evidence of, and willingness to collaborate in the planning of research operations, and have experience in providing instruction to students, postdoctoral fellows, and other researchers concerning technical procedures and solutions related to flow cytometry.
Requirements
- B.S. or B.A. in a relevant science-related field
- At least four years of related laboratory work
Nice To Haves
- Prior Flow Cytometry experience with experiment and panel design, sample processing and staining, acquisition and analysis is highly preferred.
- Cell sorting experience is optional, but highly preferred.
- Experience working in a clinical flow cytometry laboratory setup or within a shared resource facility is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with instrument QC, setup and maintenance, scheduling, usage tracking and billing.
- Contribute towards developing SOPs and guidelines.
- Help researchers with data analysis (experience with FACSDiva, FlowJo, SpectroFlo and other Flow Cytometry analysis software is a plus) and troubleshooting instrument issues.
- Train and instruct residents, interns, students or lower-level personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Confer with Core Facility Director in developing plans for research operations, projects and discussing the interpretation of results and the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publications.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Director.
Benefits
- 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.
- tuition assistance for employees and their children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
