Lab Research Analyst Job Description
Lab research analyst
provides support to Duke Hospital operational departments by preparing financial statements and analytical tools.
Lab Research Analyst Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Work independently to perform immunoassays, fluorescence-activated single B cell sorting, and antibody cloning
Investigate the ontogeny of vaccine-induced neutralizing antibodies
Assist with optimization and validation of established and novel binding antibody assays
Assessing of data quality
Routine data maintenance
Support the management of all aspects of a molecular genomic laboratory, including coordinating research projects
Maintain and safeguard the integrity of the Dunedin and E-Risk biobank, comply with current Human Tissue Authority and college legislation, and uphold high data quality
Meet with individual team members to develop research ideas, discuss results from laboratory investigations, and coordinate integration of different types of data
Respond to queries from collaborators and other interested researchers about study design and methodology
Liaise and consult with other researchers both in the UK and abroad
Lab Research Analyst Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Lab Research Analyst
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the lab research analyst job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Psychology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Biological Science
Skills for Lab Research Analyst
Desired skills for lab research analyst include:
VBA for MS Excel and programming are pluses
Ability to work on multiple tasks
Analytical chemistry
Biochemistry and metabolism
CoreResearch@Duke and other Duke systems
DLAR’s business
Duke@Work
Effective organizational skills
Enzyme kinetic assays and determination of biogenic amines using trace enrichment
Equipment and supplies • Possesses analytical skills
Desired experience for lab research analyst includes:
Participate in identifying appropriate methodologies and novel genomic techniques to facilitate research goals
Decide upon methods and processes for data collection, coordinating appropriate methodologies, and analysis of results
Devise budgets and costings for research projects and equipment requirements
Develop teaching and training portfolios in theoretical and practical molecular biology for team members, colleagues, and cross-institutional scientists
Formulate policies for data production that fulfill the team's research strategy
Write scientific papers for publication
Lab Research Analyst Examples
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Lab Research Analyst Job Description
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lab research analyst. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lab research analyst
- Supervise the work of lower level employees engaged in the collection and tabulation of data
- Execute large scale cultures of primary cells and high-throughput screenings using multiple techniques
- Conduct preclinical investigations, specific responsibilities include development and implementation of experimental procedures
- Collect observational data, quantitative imaging or other endpoints to be determined based on the study
- Conduct animal work, and devise experimental techniques for tests and analyses
- Manage biological and chemical hazards in the lab -- MSDS's, chemical inventories, waste disposal, autoclaving, as required
- Prepare tissue and specimens for complex procedures, and devise and develop experimental techniques for tests and analyses
- Organize and develop lab protocols and SOPs
- Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties
- Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting research laboratory assays, experiments and determinations to obtain data under standard operating procedure (SOP)-driven best practices and Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP)
Qualifications for lab research analyst
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline, health or physical sciences or a related filed
- Attend all required training and comply with all safety and operations procedures
- Assist in grant/contract application preparation by obtaining cost information/quotes for research reagents
- Experience in a policy or public sector environment would be a plus
- Required to fully perform all tasks associated with animal models of viral infection in multiple species including but not limited to ferrets
- Perform additional duties as requested by Virology Unit Manager and Scientific/Administrative Directors
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lab research analyst. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for lab research analyst
- Large scale cell culture
- Fluorescence-activated cell sorting of single B cells from vaccinated humans and animal models
- Performs statistical analysis on data related to product development in a research and development environment
- Uses statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, and other software to create and maintain listings, tabulations, graphical summaries, and formal statistical estimates and tests
- Creates analysis datasets, assesses quality of data analysis programs, and develops automated analysis tools where appropriate
- Track program deliverables and finances across multiple projects and teams, inform supervisors of potential risks, and suggest mitigation measures
- Conduct background research using literature reviews, reliable online sources, and appropriate analytic tools to support existing projects proposals for new bodies of work
- Provide multi-level supports, such as partner engagement, logistical support, and event documentation, for the development and execution of roundtables and other meetings with key internal and external stakeholders
- Support and prepare senior staff for regular internal and external meetings, communication, and completion of deliverables
- Monitor embryo care, survival, and transfer of tanks on or off of nursery racks
Qualifications for lab research analyst
- Complete external certification for independent work at BSL3 and ABSL3
- Work with infectious biological agents (viruses) handled at BSL2 and BSL3
- Work with infected animals handled at ABSL2 and ABSL3
- Comply with vaccination requirements
- Complete Tier 1 Select Agent registration
- Bachelor’s degree in biological science or related field and two years of related research experience
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lab research analyst. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lab research analyst
- Interface with Duke Z-Core staff to manage new zebrafish lines sent to researchers
- Provide support to researchers in the daily facility functions
- Lead monthly meetings with CHDM zebrafish users
- Contribute ideas on zebrafish facility improvements regarding equipment, procedures, and techniques
- Assist faculty, post-docs and students in the development and execution of new research procedures and techniques
- Apply research methods and statistical training to support federally funded grant funded studies focused on alcohol prevention/intervention among high-risk drinking populations
- Stay up to date on the latest analytic techniques in alcohol and other drug prevention and intervention research
- Use SPSS, the PROCESS macro, and MPLUS/HLM to perform statistical analysis on longitudinal data
- Write results sections and produce tables for NIH progress reports and manuscripts submitted to peer reviewed journals
- Contribute to the study design and data analytic plan sections of NIH grant proposals
Qualifications for lab research analyst
- Basic skills in laboratory techniques
- A Bachelor’s degree in biological science, chemistry, or related field and is required
- Two years of experience required in a research setting including laboratory experience, basic molecular and cellular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, PCR, DNA mutagenesis, and tissue culture
- A Master’s degree in biological sciences, chemistry, or a related field is highly preferred
- Laboratory management experience is preferred
- Must be punctual and have excellent oral and written communication skills
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of lab research analyst. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lab research analyst
- Prepare biologic samples including plasma, serum, urine, lysates of cultured cells, homogenates of tissues, and feces from human subjects and from laboratory animals
- Perform data analysis and build spectral libraries
- Perform instrument maintenance and operations
- Perform other duties as assigned by the PI and laboratory leadership
- Manage the Research Center of Excellence in our dedicated Fort Myers office
- Lead a team of analysts in the Fort Myers Research Center of Excellence including motivating, developing and coaching individuals across the entire team
- Direct and oversee analysts' workload within and across broad topic area and ensure balanced workload that meets client expectations and Research's growth objectives
- Partner closely with dotted line stakeholders across service & content team owners/leaders to ensure alignment and consistency across work portfolio
- Manage performance, drive high performance culture and oversee and manage remuneration
- Rapidly advance the analysts’ competencies and capabilities so that they are on-track to transition into aligned content teams within 2-4 years
Qualifications for lab research analyst
- Must be able to manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities and have ability to quickly learn new skills and concepts
- Experience working in developing country settings
- 7 years experience in Operational Research
- 10 years with the US Army at Brigade and above
- Bachelors degree in Operational Research, Math, or Statistics
- US Army and Maneuver Battle Lab experience
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a lab research analyst. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lab research analyst
- Contribute to Research long-term strategic objectives by providing input on growth opportunities within broad topic area
- Drive, direct and ensure on-time and high-quality fulfillment of each relevant research product
- Maintain the quality of all research output
- Direct collaborative research inside the team and across other teams and business units
- Promote strategic product ideas and represent global Research in group product strategy meetings
- Direct and assign resources to effectively respond to requests for Client Engagement Days to be carried out by team members
- Oversee budget to ensure expenses remain within or below budget
- Contribute to achievement of Research strategic objectives by handling integrative/complex inquiries, presentations and published research
- Perform complex and highly technical assays in the laboratory to evaluate antibody dynamics in samples from clinical and preclinical vaccine trials
- Play a key role in the development and standardization of new assays, participating in discussions of next steps for follow up assays and in assay design
Qualifications for lab research analyst
- Comfort working both independently and in team environments
- A developing knowledge of housing and community development topics
- Supervise and train staff working in the zebrafish facility on required duties
- Orient new zebrafish facility users
- Orient CHDM users on the automated imaging system housed in the main lab area
- Coordinate logistics of importing and exporting fish shipments