LAB RESEARCH ANALYST II

Duke University - Durham, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Durham, NC

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Lab Research Analyst II position at Duke University School of Medicine involves conducting research in the Surana lab, focusing on the microbiota's role in immune-mediated diseases. The analyst will perform various molecular biology and microbiology techniques, maintain a mouse colony, and assist in planning and executing research procedures. This role is integral to understanding host-bacteria interactions and contributes to a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of routine molecular biology techniques such as isolation of nucleic acids, PCR, and ELISAs.
• Maintaining a mouse colony, including routine husbandry, genotyping, and inventory management.
• Administering compounds to mice through injections and oral gavage, and performing dissections to isolate lymphocytes from tissues.
• Conducting relevant animal models of disease, including infections and autoimmune models.
• Working with germ-free and gnotobiotic mice.
• Assisting with planning specific research procedures across laboratory and animal facilities.
• Developing and troubleshooting new techniques and processing samples for downstream data analysis.
• Maintaining organized and up-to-date records of results and methodologies.
• Compiling and helping analyze data, preparing charts, graphs, and results of studies.
• Helping the lab run safely and efficiently, including ordering supplies and managing equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology, or a related scientific field.
• Four years of research experience, or a related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis.

Nice-to-haves

• Analytical skills to resolve complex problems using scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
• Experience with the care and handling of mice, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques, ideally in a working laboratory.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, motivation, and ability to work independently.
• Willingness and ability to take on multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities