Lab Research Analyst I in the Visgauss Lab

School of Medicine

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Lab Research Analyst I in the Visgauss Lab

Occupational Summary

Conduct a variety of investigations in the planning, development and implementation of experimental procedures within the overall scope of a research project at Duke University.

Work Performed

• Conduct a variety of investigations in the planning, development and implementation of experimental procedures and specialized laboratory techniques in the analysis of materials under experimentation.
• Perform in vitro experiments using cell culture techniques, drug treatment, cell behavior assays (proliferation, migration, invasion, etc.) western blotting, PCR, drug treatment, etc.
• Collect information and data through observation, experimentation and various other methods, to include operating highly technical laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Help process fresh tissue and maintain the sarcoma biobank
• Prepare tissue and specimens for complex procedures, and devise experimental techniques for tests and analyses. Evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions
• Conduct in-vivo mouse experiments, including drug administration and surgical procedures; monitor tumor burden using in-vivo imaging systems
• Assist in the development of new mouse models, the management of breeding colonies, and expert maintenance of the germline
• Confer with principal investigator in determining specific experiments to be included in the research protocol and to discuss the interpretation of results.
• Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous experiments to aid in the design and development of original procedures and techniques.
• Supervise, train and instruct residents, interns, students or lower level personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Manage orientation and oversight of trainees, maintain safety standards, compliance, and data organization
• Assist with Data Analysis and visualization
  
  

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications At This Level

Education/Training: Work requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.

Experience: Work requires two years of research experience. A related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two-year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.

Experience

Work requires two years of research experience. A related master's OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience.

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