Duke University · 1 month ago
LAB RESEARCH ANALYST II
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $97K/yr
4+ years expDuke University is a leading academic medical center, known for its commitment to innovative research and patient care. They are seeking a detail-oriented LAB RESEARCH ANALYST II to perform development and standardization assays for influenza research, with responsibilities including conducting complex assays and collaborating with investigators. The role requires strong organizational skills and a background in laboratory techniques.
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Responsibilities
Play a key role in the development and validation of new assays including but not limited to microneutralization, and hemagglutination inhibition assays, participating in collaborative discussions of next steps for follow up assays and in assay design
Perform various assays to develop new methods and protocols, optimize reagents, test experimental conditions, and determine feasibility of assays for influenza and emerging infectious diseases
Troubleshoot problematic assays when necessary and develop plans to test possible solutions
Perform complex and highly technical assays including but not limited to microneutralization, and hemagglutination inhibition assays in the laboratory to evaluate antibody dynamics in samples from clinical and preclinical vaccine trials
Conduct a variety of complex and independent investigations in the planning, development and implementation of original experimental procedures
Design complex high-throughput experiments to maximize efficiency and accuracy
Examine experimental results to determine next steps
Develop, optimize, and document work-flows for various complex lab processes both existing and new
Assist with data analysis to compile reports, presentations, and data summaries
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date laboratory notebook detailing experiments and analysis performed, as well as accurately report results to PI, lab and project manager
Analyze data for adherence to quality control pass/fail criteria
Collaborate with investigators within the lab related to study design and work with the team to analyze and discuss results
Interpret data results and prepare presentations or written reports, and assist with writing and revising Standard Operating Procedures and assist in Qualification and Validation Report preparation
Assist the laboratory and project managers by contributing to the overall effort to streamline the workload, improve the efficiency of the laboratory, and contribute to the daily laboratory effort to adhere to GCLP guidelines
Maintain laboratory and associated equipment in a clean, well-ordered, and functional manner
Keep supplies on hand with a well-planned inventory and ordering system
Supervise, train and instruct visiting scientists or lower level personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures
Supervise the work of lower level employees engaged in the collection and analysis of data
Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous experiments to aid in the design and development of original procedures and techniques
Qualification
Required
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
Must be very organized, possess excellent communication skills, have a high level of technical precision, be interested in assay development and optimization, enjoy working in a fast-paced lab environment with multiple priorities, and be able to work well as part of a team
This is a fully in person position, no remote or hybrid option is available
Work requires four 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 equivalent combination of relevant education and research experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in biological science or related field
Strong background in laboratory techniques including experience with cell culture, cell based neutralization assays and infectious materials including infectious influenza virus is a plus
Must be able to manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities and have the ability to quickly learn new skills
Must be detail-oriented and well organized with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced interactive team environment
Benefits
Health insurance plans
Generous paid time off
Retirement programs with employer contributions
Tuition assistance for employees and their children
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
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Funding
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$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
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2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
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