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School of Medicine

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Summer Intern Position
Pre-Clinical Research Team – Duke Human Vaccine Institute

 Be You.

The Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) provides national and international leadership in the fight against major infectious diseases. DHVI is an interdisciplinary institute dedicated to understanding host-pathogen interactions and translating that knowledge into effective vaccines and therapeutics.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated graduate student to join the pre-clinical research team for a summer internship. This position is ideal for students interested in data coordination, biospecimen management, and the intersection of research logistics and laboratory science.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or other data management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, LIMS) is highly preferred.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Comfortable handling confidential data and maintaining data integrity.

Be Bold.

Position Description:

• Assisting with the organization and maintenance of the NHP specimen database, ensuring accurate tracking of samples from collection through assay completion.
• Supporting the coordination and documentation of sample requests, shipments, and returns across multiple laboratories and institutions.
• Assisting with the preparation and updating of data spreadsheets, sample manifests, and associated metadata files.
• Performing routine quality control checks to ensure consistency and accuracy of database entries.
• Helping track assay progress and compiling incoming data from collaborating laboratories for review by the research and regulatory teams.
• Participating in internal team meetings to support study planning, monitor sample usage, and update tracking tools.

This internship provides an opportunity to work behind the scenes of preclinical research and gain valuable experience in research coordination, data management, and scientific operations.

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 June 20, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an hourly salary range for this position based on the current student level stipends determined by the Duke Student Employment Office. 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.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.