RESEARCH TECHNICIAN I

School of Medicine

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Part-Time Research Technician – Translational Pathology
Duke University School of Medicine – Department of Pathology
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Schedule: 15–19 hours per week

About Duke University School of Medicine
Duke University School of Medicine, consistently ranked among the top medical schools in the nation, is renowned for its excellence in education, groundbreaking biomedical research, and innovative patient care. Located in Durham, North Carolina, the School fosters a collaborative environment that brings together leading scientists, clinicians, and educators to advance medical knowledge and improve global health outcomes.

The School comprises more than 2,600 regular-rank faculty, nearly 2,000 students across various health professions and graduate programs, and over 6,200 staff members. Together with the Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Health System, they form Duke Health—a world-class academic medical center.

Position Summary
The Lin Lab and Wang Lab in the Department of Pathology are jointly seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Part-Time Research Technician. This role supports both labs through data management, basic data analysis, and general laboratory operations.

Lab Focus Areas

• Lin Lab: A newly established translational lymphoma research group investigating tumor–microenvironment interactions in lymphomagenesis and disease progression, as well as preclinical studies of targeted therapies.
• Wang Lab: Focused on the intersection of neuroinflammation, vascular pathology, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with de-identified patient samples and prepare them for next-generation sequencing (NGS)
• Assist in sequencing data analysis and data management
• Support general lab operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventories (animals, cell lines, reagents), and equipment upkeep
• Contribute to research publications, literature reviews, and documentation
• Collaborate with lab members on specific projects
• Optional: Hands-on training in mouse husbandry, cell culture, and other wet lab techniques, depending on experience and interest

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Data Science, or a related field
• Strong interest in translational oncology and immunology research
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills
• Preferred: Experience in cell culture, mouse handling, immunology, or molecular biology (training will be provided)
• Minimum one-year commitment preferred

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $18.00 – $25.97, based on experience, education, and internal equity
• Benefits: Duke offers comprehensive medical and dental care, generous retirement plans, and a wide range of family-friendly and cultural programs. Learn more at Duke Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Training: Associate degree in a science-related field (e.g., biology, botany, zoology, psychology)
• Experience: None required beyond education/training
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and/or experience will be considered

Physical Job Requirements
Some roles at Duke may require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke is dedicated to fostering a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment enhances the exchange of ideas and strengthens our collective success.

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.