--- title: Lab Research Analyst I at Duke University in Durham, NC description: Duke University is hiring for the Lab Research Analyst I role in Durham, NC. Pays $52.5K–$79.5K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/lab-research-analyst-i-at-duke-university-01a18397-726a-743c-9f84-54656ca42d9c date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Duke University as Lab Research Analyst I in Durham, NC. Pays $52.5K–$79.5K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/hag1kf.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Duke University | | **Location** | Durham, NC | | **Salary** | $52.5K/yr - $79.5K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Duke University sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 263 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Duke University. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $39,000 – $56,000 a year (median $48,000). ## Description 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 laboratory studies how neural circuits represent and process sensory information, using a combination of in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, and behavioral experiments in mice. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal investigator and other laboratory members on ongoing research projects, gaining hands-on experience with modern systems neuroscience techniques and participating in the scientific process from experimental design through data analysis and interpretation. This position is particularly well-suited to individuals considering graduate study in neuroscience or related fields. **Be Bold.** **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage a small transgenic mouse colony - Stereotactic surgeries, histology, and immunohistochemistry - Training and testing mice on odor detection and discrimination tasks - Recording and analysis of electrophysiological recordings from mouse brains - Designing and building (hardware and software) new experimental set-ups - Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein **Minimum Requirements** - 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, 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 **Other Requirements** Application materials must include: - Cover Letter - Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Names of three professional references **Work Arrangement** - Onsite Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. **Choose Duke.** Duke University is consistently recognized among the top research institutions in the United States and around the world. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke offers a collaborative academic environment where researchers work across disciplines to address important challenges in healthcare and science. As a Lab Research Analyst in the Department of Neurobiology, you will have the opportunity to work with leading investigators, contribute to impactful and innovative research, while building a strong publication record. Job Code: 00001888 LAB RESEARCH ANALYST I Job Level: 11 **Anticipated Pay Range:** Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $52,477.00 to USD $79,504.00. 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, sex (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. 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