Research Technician
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

BIOCHEMISTRY/MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (IN-BIOM-IUINA)

Department Information

We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our team and help us achieve success in answering a host of biochemical questions. The successful candidate will be a key player in managing lab logistics and executing scientific experiments in cell culture-based systems such as bacteria, yeast, and human cells. With a willingness to leverage both existing knowledge and new techniques, this individual will collaborate closely with graduate students under the supervision of Dr. Amber Mosley, PhD.

Job Summary

The selected candidate will work in the lab of Dr. Amber Mosley, PhD and will be considered a scientist from day 1 with his/her own research projects. This position will be an excellent way to gain lab experience for graduate school or professional applications.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Manages the logistics of our laboratory but also execute scientific experiments in cell culture-based systems (bacteria, yeast, human). This person will also have willingness to use their existing knowledge while also learning and leveraging new techniques to aid in their research.

General Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results.
• Document details and results from experiments (procedures and results) in laboratory notebooks.
• Provide support for equipment maintenance as needed by working with equipment vendors.
• Organizes analytical data of performed experiments. May submit findings for publication.
• Installs and maintains research equipment.
• Preparing samples for proteomics experiments
• Act as environmental and safety representative for the laboratory.
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.
• Processing and analyzing data from proteomics studies
• Maintains detailed notes and lab documentation
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
• Trains junior-level staff.
• Plans experiments and short-term goals.
• May require travel in order to service various research sites.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in science or related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree in science or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of related research experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University May be required for some areas.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Preferred

• Ability to collaborate harmoniously.
• Demonstrates personal drive.
• Ability to remain open to learning new techniques.

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.

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: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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