LAB RESEARCH ANALYST,SENIOR

School of Medicine

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Lab Research Analyst, Senior

Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) — Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL)

Be You.

The Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) is a global leader in vaccine research, pioneering the development of novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics targeting infectious diseases of major global impact, including HIV-1, tuberculosis, influenza, malaria, cytomegalovirus, Zika, and other emerging pathogens.

The Duke Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL), a division of the DHVI, supports a diverse portfolio of high-consequence pathogen research with enhanced biosafety and security standards. The RBL comprises three collaborative research units: the Immunology Unit, the Pathogen Unit, and the Animal Modeling Unit. These units support resident DHVI/RBL faculty and provide specialized services to other Duke investigators and external collaborators.

The Lab Research Analyst, Senior will play a key role supporting multi-disciplinary research within the DHVI/RBL, ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and efficient laboratory workflows to advance vaccines and medical countermeasures for emerging and re-emerging biothreats.

Minimum Requirements:

Work requires a bachelor’s degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology, or other directly related field. Work requires five years of research experience. A related master’s degree may offset required year 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

Position Requirements:

Must complete U.S. Department of Justice screening for Select Agent registration, if required. Must have at least three years of experience working with hazardous biological agents handled at BSL3. Must have at least two years of experience training lab scientists to work at BSL3. Comply with vaccination requirements when necessary. Ability and willingness to access Biosafety Level 2 or 3 (BSL-2/3) laboratories to observe experimental procedures.Achieve certification for independent work at BSL3.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience with laboratory data management and QC processes. Familiarity with laboratory automation and integration of equipment with ELN and IT systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.

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Position Description:  

• Serve as project leader for existing and future projects.
• Independently design and execute assays for customers with a variety of viruses, bacteria, and hosts.
• Support projects utilizing animal models including but not limited to virus/bacteria preparation, virus/bacteria titration, and downstream assays.
• Independently maintain and troubleshoot critical equipment.
• Independently write and contribute to the development of new protocols.
• Independently perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting research laboratory assays, experiments and determinations to obtain data under standard operating procedure (SOP)-driven best practices
• Compile, analyze, and document primary data, analyzed data, and final data reports.
• Serve as safety delegate for the Pathogen Unit, to include training incoming members and maintaining compliance with DHVI and Duke chemical and biological safety policies.
• Confer with Pathogen Unit Director, Pathogen Unit Manager, Principal Investigator and RBL/DHVI leadership to review work assignments and develop plans for experiments; make modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of particular studies as required.
• Attend all required training.
• Manage and complete all assigned tasks/projects in accordance with standardized operating procedures and in full compliance with all safety protocols.
• Follow Data Management procedures.

-  Laboratory Automation & Systems Integration: Develop, test, and maintain automated workflows integrating lab instruments, analyzers, liquid handling robots (e.g., Beckman Coulter), and the ELN system. Collaborate with DHVI IT, RBL staff, and equipment vendors to implement and integrate new laboratory equipment and data systems. Establish, test, and maintain data backup and recovery protocols for lab instrumentation in partnership with DHVI IT.

• Provide guidance as requested regarding hiring and training for technical personnel. Supervise, train, and guide residents, interns, students, or lower level personnel in laboratory techniques, safety, procedures, and standard practices. Major emphasis on cell culture.
• Represent the laboratory in interactions with other departments.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Virology Unit Director and Manager and RBL/DHVI leadership.

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines. Beyond the engaging work, 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.

Screening of Applications: Screening continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 1, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $67,532.00 to USD $125,417.00 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/

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.

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