Research Technician
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY (IN-ORTS-IUINA)

Department Information

Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides collaborative and comprehensive clinical and academic training for the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. The team's world-class faculty are highly trained in an array of orthopaedic subspecialties and are committed to the continuation of orthopaedic excellence.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting research in hematopoietic-bone cell interactions and bone healing utilizing various research techniques and procedures.
• Conducts a wide range of experiments with a degree of independence and willingness to learn new techniques (Ongoing experiments include NIH and VA funded research in aging fracture healing and pain studies as well as alzheimer's and fracture studies).
• Utilizes standard molecular and cell biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, light and fluorescent microscopy, FACS (staining and analysis), and reagent preparation.
• Responsible for animal handling.
• Performs tasks using MS Office, prism, micro CT reconstruction software, bone histomorphometry software, bone histomorphometry, bone biomechanics, micro CT, X-ray, and dexa imaging.

General Responsibilities

• Monitors inventory levels of needed materials, supplies, and equipment in support of research projects.
• Prepares supplies for appropriate use in field experiments.
• Sets up experiment apparatuses according to established protocols.
• Prepares reports and maintains all relevant documentation.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis
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