Associate in Research

Associate in Research

Work Arrangement:
On-Site

Requisition Number: 273960 Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

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 Park Lab at Duke University in the Department of Pathology is looking for an Associate in Research to join our team. This position will work under the supervision of the PI to study molecular mechanisms of human epithelial cancer development. In this role, you will be part of the mission to share our resources and facilitate collaborations aimed at conducting research on the following: new small molecule inhibitors for human cancer;

the development and advancement of preclinical human cancer models using primary human cells; and the investigation of human cancer differentiation factors.

Daily, just some of the activities you will engage in include:
Support research activities under the Principal Investigator's (PI) supervision, performing a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes. Compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results. Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments;

make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required. Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments. Wet lab work, general lab management and rodent colony management. Cell culture in vitro studies with cancer cell lines/routine cell culture maintenance and molecular biology techniques such as protein western blot, gene expression qPCR.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Requirements:

At a minimum, applicants for this position must have a Master's degree in Biology or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Choose Duke. Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. 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.

Screening of Applications:
Screening continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 31, 2026. Duke is an Equal Opportunity…