Laboratory Research Assistant, Stark Neuroscience Research Institute

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stark Neurosciences Research Institute at Indiana University is seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant to support diverse neuroscience projects. You will assist in animal model development, perform assays, manage data, and maintain lab equipment.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's or an Associate with laboratory experience, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in animal model development including imaging, dosing, and necropsy.
• Develops and tests new experimental protocols.
• Follows protocols for handling, processing, shipping, storage and documentation of specimens and compounds.
• Prepares research summaries and assists in progress report development and manuscript writing.
• Collects specimens, including blood, microbiological swabs, and tissues.
• Calculates, reconstitutes, and maintains reagents.
• Sets up and maintains laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Adheres to IACUC, Radiation Safety, DEA, and EHS regulatory standards.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Reliability

Initiative

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years lab experience

Associate's degree + 4 years lab experience

Job description

STARK NEUROSCIENCES RES INST (IN-SNRI-IUINA)

Stark Neurosciences Research Institute's mission is to bring together the scientific community in a dynamic, collaborative organization that advances discovery of neuroscience-related disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies, as well as disseminates and applies this knowledge to prevent, treat, and cure disease. Stark Neurosciences Research Institute's research is not only reflected across departments at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine, but at several universities and institutions.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance in all aspects of animal model development including, but not limited to, imaging, preparing reagents and biological samples, cryotomy, tabulating and calculating data, mouse handling, dosing, and necropsy.


• Develops and tests new protocols for experimental projects.


• Follows established research protocols surrounding proper handling, processing, shipping, storage, and documentation of specimens and compounds.


• Prepares research summaries and assists in progress report development and writing of manuscripts.


• Collects specimens, including, but not limited to, blood, microbiological swabbing, and tissues.


• Calculates, reconstitutes, and maintains reagents.


• Sets up and maintains laboratory equipment and inventory.


• Understands and adheres to strict regulatory standards set by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Radiation Safety, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Environmental Health and Safety.

General Responsibilities

• Conducts tests across a diverse array of assays using laboratory machinery and computer programs.


• Tests and sets up lab equipment.


• Collects data and prepares reports based upon established protocols.


• Attends and participates in departmental meetings.


• Orders, receives, and inventories laboratory supplies.


• Cleans glassware and maintains laboratory work areas.


• Troubleshoots breakdowns, performs preventive maintenance, and calls for repairs as needed.


• Maintains logs and equipment record books.

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.

Required

Education / Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting; OR


• Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting.

Skills

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.


• Demonstrates 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.

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.

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)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Laboratory Research

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.

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