RESEARCH TECHNICIAN I

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 266980

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Feb 27, 2026

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Research Technician I, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports students and researchers from diverse backgrounds as they pursue data‑driven scientific discovery.

Be Bold.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct biological data collection, bioinformatics workflows, and single‑cell data analyses.

• Compile, analyze, and document procedures, results, and preliminary conclusions from genomic datasets.

• Collaborate with the principal investigator to shape research plans and analysis strategies.

• Modify existing lab or computational techniques to support evolving research needs.

• Review scientific literature to inform experimental and data analysis approaches.

• Use and maintain high‑performance computing environments and laboratory databases.

• Train new or junior personnel in data collection and analysis procedures.

• Support preparation of research presentations and publications.

• Maintain databases and contribute to high‑quality data stewardship.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, engineering, bioinformatics, or a related quantitative scientific field.

• Preferred experience in computational biology, single‑cell perturbation data analysis, and programming in Python or R.

• Interest in machine learning, cancer genomics, and single‑cell technologies.

Choose Duke.

Joining Duke means becoming part of a world‑class research community committed to innovation, collaboration, and transformational science. You’ll contribute to work that expands our understanding of biology at the single‑cell and systems level—impacting the future of data‑driven healthcare and discovery.

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Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchangeof ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of 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.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $26.49. 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/

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.