Chemistry Academic Lab Technician, School of Science IUI

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is seeking a Laboratory Technician to manage lab operations and assist in educational activities at Indiana University. This role involves ensuring safety, providing technical support, and collaborating on experiments, offering a chance to work in a dynamic academic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Employee tuition subsidy

Generous paid time off plans

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in laboratory settings preferred.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment is crucial.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and training ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lab cleanliness and safety; oversee student experiments.
• Provide training and support for lab safety and equipment usage.
• Develop and maintain educational materials for lab instruction.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Time management

Professionalism

Initiative

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Chromatography instruments

Sample preparation equipment

Job description

Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis School of Science is a vital part of Indiana's life, health, and technology industries and allows for unparalleled research and collaboration. We are home to 8 departments and programs representing many different aspects of the science world. Our faculty and staff are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Indiana University Indianapolis campus is located near downtown Indianapolis. A city that uniquely combines the cultural amenities of urban life with the residential qualities of smaller communities and is highly affordable.

Our faculty engage in cutting-edge research in a wide variety of fields, including biochemistry and molecular biology, clinical psychology, forensic science, pure and applied math, and more.

We pride ourselves on our interdisciplinary approach, extensive undergraduate research opportunities, professional school placements, and service to our students. Our graduates are the life blood of an economy that needs innovative thinkers, contributing team members and eager learners. Committed to having real impact in their work and community, our graduates emerge from the School of Science as well-rounded scientists whose experiences have prepared them to solve the problems of the future.

Moving the science of Chemistry and Chemical Biology forward, the Chemistry and Chemical Biology department at the School of Science offers a unique graduate and undergraduate scientific education at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine on the campus of Indiana's premier urban research institution.

Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities

Ensures a safe, organized and clean space in the chemical stockroom and oversee the same in the teaching laboratories.
Be accessible during most lab times.
Collaborates with graduate students who are responsible for experiment preparation, lab safety, and lab cleanliness in the Organic Chemistry labs
Assists with experiment preparation, lab safety, and lab cleanliness during the summer sessions for Organic Chemistry labs.
May perform additional tasks as assigned by chair.
General Responsibilities

Monitors and provides support to faculty and students in educational resource facility (such as laboratory, learning/technology center, etc.) in support of educational and learning outcomes.

Operates various instruments and/or machinery (some may be restricted from student use), assists students using permitted equipment, and provides instruction, training, and oversight for safe operation; often responsible for designing, fabricating, and/or machining necessary components for student and/or faculty projects.

Collaborates and makes recommendations on the design of experiments and learning experiences that support faculty and student education and/or research project outcomes; sets up experiments and/or experiences (including equipment, etc.); prepares all materials, samples, equipment, and devices needed; assists students and/or faculty with safely and properly operating equipment, tools, etc.

Provides effective demonstrations and experiments to showcase processes, equipment capabilities, and/or features; assists in developing instructional and training materials for proper and safe use of the facility, equipment, and/or tools.

Implements a preventive maintenance program that will keep equipment ready for instructional and research project utilization; cleans, maintains, and properly stores all equipment and supplies; keeps area(s) cleaned and organized; analyzes new equipment as it comes to market for possible implementation and stays abreast of new processes used in industry to sustain state-of-the art learning and/or research experiences; ensures security of facility, equipment, and supplies.

Ensures educational resource facility is functional and safe at all times; enforces safety standards and clean-up procedures; performs basic preventative maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of equipment; identifies potential problem areas and recommends courses of action.

Develops and maintains a database of cost-effective sources for necessary materials and supplies; coordinates financial planning and assists in budget review and preparation; orders and procures materials, supplies, and equipment on a timely basis.

Collaborates with and provides support to faculty to ensure educational resource facility creates desired student experiences and achieves educational objectives; schedules and supports academic, research, and outreach activities (such as facilitating tours, presentations, or demonstrations).

May supervise, train, and manage student employees and/or less experienced staff; supervises and assists students with project-related experiments and/or experiences (such as senior designs, research projects, etc.).

Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree (preferably in a relevant field)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred: 2 years of related industry and/or field experience

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:

Knowledge of both chemical safety and gas safety and ability to train others in same
Knowledge of instruments related to chromatography and sample prep equipment

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.

Work Location: Indiana University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview:

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

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)

If you are NOT an IU employee currently, please use the following link:

https://hrms.iu.edu/psp/PH1PRD_PUB/EMPLOYEE/HRMS_PUB/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=315540&PostingSeq=1

Current IU employees should use this link:

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