Research Technician II

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 275321

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Sep 25, 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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

The Tumor Immunobiology Laboratory is seeking a motivated Research Technician II to join our multidisciplinary research team focused on cancer biology, tumor immunology, translational science, and clinical research. In this role, you will contribute to a diverse portfolio of laboratory, computational, and data-driven research projects while working alongside faculty investigators, research staff, trainees, and collaborators.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys scientific discovery, problem-solving, and working across disciplines. Depending on your background and interests, you may support laboratory experiments, clinical and research data management, computational analyses, scientific reporting, and project coordination.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, quantitative, computational, engineering, or related field.
Ability to organize and manage research data, records, and project documentation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, reproducible research.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in laboratory, computational, clinical, quantitative, or interdisciplinary research.
Experience with laboratory techniques, molecular biology, cell-based assays, or sample processing.
Experience with data analysis, statistics, databases, programming, bioinformatics, or scientific visualization.
Interest in cancer biology, immunology, translational research, or biomedical data science.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Other Requirements

Ability to learn new research methods and technologies.
Comfortable working across multiple projects and interacting with individuals from diverse scientific backgrounds.
Experience with Microsoft Office and research data management tools is beneficial.

This position is onsite. The work is performed on-site at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.

Be Bold.

In this role, you will:

Support multiple laboratory, translational, and clinical research projects under the supervision of faculty and senior research personnel.
Collect, organize, manage, and perform quality control of research datasets, sample inventories, and project documentation.
Assist with data analysis, visualization, and preparation of results for presentations, manuscripts, and scientific reports.
Coordinate research activities with laboratory members, clinical teams, core facilities, and external collaborators.
Contribute to laboratory experiments, sample processing, molecular assays, computational analyses, or bioinformatics workflows based on experience and project needs.

Choose Duke.

The Tumor Immunobiology Laboratory conducts innovative multidisciplinary research that integrates experimental biology, human biospecimens, clinical studies, molecular and spatial profiling, and computational analysis to advance understanding of cancer and improve patient outcomes. You will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful research projects while developing skills across laboratory, quantitative, computational, and translational science.

At Duke, you will join a collaborative and mission-driven research environment that values discovery, innovation, and scientific excellence. Working alongside leading investigators and research professionals, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Learn more about Duke University's competitive benefits package: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Screening continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.65 to USD $29.43. 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/

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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 on the 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.

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