Internship Biological Data Analyst Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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Integrative Immunobiology is a basic science department that seeks to understand the function of the immune system and how information derived from patients can help frame the research questions we ask to best understand human diseases. This is reflected in our training mission with multiple interdisciplinary research projects for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to tackle. Also critical to our success as a department is fostering a culture where people of all backgrounds are respected and included as well as an ethos of service to society.

The Laboratory Research Analyst-II (LRA-II) incumbent will be part of the Duke Cancer Institute Flow Cytometry Core Facility team. This position involves assisting clinical and research investigators with their flow cytometry analysis needs and performing cell sorting services.

This position is geared to the highly motivated individual with a strong technical background in biological sciences and complex flow cytometry assays, demonstrated ability in the interpretation and evaluation of data, and strong interpersonal skills. This individual must interact with peers, and diverse users with a wide range of technical expertise and education. Show evidence of, and willingness to collaborate in the planning of research operations, and have experience in providing instruction to students, postdoctoral fellows, and other researchers concerning technical procedures and solutions related to flow cytometry.

 

Minimum Requirements: 

• B.S. or B.A. in a relevant science-related field
• At least four years of related laboratory work

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior Flow Cytometry experience with experiment and panel design, sample processing and staining, acquisition and analysis is highly preferred.
• Cell sorting experience is optional, but highly preferred.
• Experience working in a clinical flow cytometry laboratory setup or within a shared resource facility is a plus.

This position is: 

• Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

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• Assist with instrument QC, setup and maintenance, scheduling, usage tracking and billing.
• Contribute towards developing SOPs and guidelines.
• Help researchers with data analysis (experience with FACSDiva, FlowJo, SpectroFlo and other Flow Cytometry analysis software is a plus) and troubleshooting instrument issues.
• Train and instruct residents, interns, students or lower-level personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Confer with Core Facility Director in developing plans for research operations, projects and discussing the interpretation of results and the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publications.

Perform other duties as requested by the Director.

 

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Join our award-winning team as identified by Forbes magazine as America's Best Large Employer 2024 and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

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.

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