Lab Research Analyst I

Duke Careers

Lab Research Analyst I conducting laboratory procedures and supporting Alzheimer's Disease research. Collaborate with diverse researchers and support the mission to improve diagnosis and care for Alzheimer's Disease.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $51,448 - $77,945 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform laboratory procedures related to the receipt, processing, preservation, and storage of human postmortem brain tissue.
Coordinate and participate in brain transport from autopsy suites to the Brain Bank.
Conduct brain cutting, dissection, freezing, fixation, and preservation procedures.
Accurately document all processing activities, deviations, and quality observations.
Prepare, label, and track biological specimens including frozen tissue.
Maintain detailed documentation supporting sample provenance, processing history, and storage location.
Enter, update, and maintain accurate specimen and case data in electronic databases.
Process tissue requests from internal and external investigators.
Document sample release, usage, and shipment details.
Assist with routine quality control checks related to tissue handling, storage conditions, labeling accuracy, and documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Work requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.
Work requires two years of research experience.
A related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis.
Meticulous attention to detail
Highly collaborative approach and ability to set and meet clear goals
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment
Strict adherence to lab safety protocols
Good organization and time management
Ability to work effectively in a team while also being able to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance plans
generous paid time off
retirement programs with employer contributions
tuition assistance for employees and their children

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Hard Skills & Tools

laboratory proceduresbrain cuttingdissectionfreezingfixationpreservationquality controlspecimen trackingdata entrybiological specimen preparation

Soft Skills

attention to detailcollaborationgoal settinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationdocumentationorganizationtime managementadaptability