Non Duke Student/Intern

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Posted 3 days ago

Internship

Durham, North Carolina

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Smart Summary

The Laboratory Assistant will support ongoing wet lab research by performing routine experimental tasks and maintaining lab organization. Responsibilities include preparing reagents, conducting cell culture, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety protocols.

This part-time Laboratory Assistant/Non-Duke Student Intern position offers hands-on experience in wet lab research, supporting daily lab activities and maintaining lab organization. The role requires a basic understanding of lab safety, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work up to 20 hours per week in an onsite environment. It is a great opportunity to gain practical research exposure in an academic lab setting.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Laboratory safety

Sterile technique

Wet lab operations

Cell culture

Sample preparation

Reagent preparation

Laboratory organization

Attention to detail

Protocol adherence

Job Description

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

The Dr. Adam Wax Laboratory is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant/Non-Duke Student Intern to support ongoing wet lab research. This role offers hands-on experience in routine laboratory operations and is ideal for candidates interested in gaining practical research exposure in an academic lab setting.

You’ll assist with daily lab activities, support research staff, and help maintain an organized and compliant laboratory environment.

  • Ability to work up to 20 hours per week
  • Basic understanding of laboratory safety and sterile technique
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
  • Comfort working in a wet lab environment
  • This position is onsite

Be Bold.

  • Support wet lab operations, including cell culture and sample preparation
  • Prepare reagents and materials using established protocols
  • Maintain sterile technique and lab organization
  • Assist research staff with routine experimental tasks
  • Follow all laboratory safety guidelines

Choose Duke.

Duke University offers a collaborative research environment where learning and discovery are core to the mission. Working in the Dr. Adam Wax Laboratory provides valuable experience alongside skilled researchers while contributing to meaningful scientific work in a respected academic setting.

Job Code: 00000729 NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN

Job Level: 00

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).

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