Research Technician II

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.

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.

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.