Laboratory Research Leader

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a dedicated Lab Manager to oversee undergraduate teaching labs and manage lab operations. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of research experience, showcasing strong communication and organizational skills. Join a vibrant academic community where your contributions will directly impact students' learning experiences and research initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2 years related research experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Media Lab, Glassware Washing Facility, and Fly Food Kitchen.
• Conducts large-scale surveys and complex experiments.
• Ensures lab safety policies are observed.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaboration and team building

Professionalism

Coaching and feedback delivery

Commitment to quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

The department of Biology is a large, unified department with strong undergraduate degrees, nationally-ranked graduate programs, and world-class research spanning the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems, from ecosystems to microbiology and developmental biology, from evolution to cell biology, from molecular biology to systems biology, bioinformatics, and genomics. It is always an exciting time for Biology, enormous advances in global genome analysis coupled with unprecedented developments in interdisciplinary research have made the 21st century the Century of Biology. For more information about the department, you can find it here: About: Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Supervises employees in Media Lab, Glassware Washing Facility, and Fly Food Kitchen. Fill in for subordinate positions, as needed. As such, a deep understanding of all positions in these areas is essential.
• Lab Manager for large undergrad classes.
• Oversees 2-3 undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Serves as the primary contact for Media Lab and fulfill media orders.
• Orders and receives supplies for undergraduate teaching labs. Ensures the labs are stocked with supplies and reset/cleaned between class sessions.
• Maintains and prepares for live specimens for undergraduate teaching labs. Please note that this may involve a few Sundays per semester.
• Ensures that lab equipment is in good working condition.

General Responsibilities

• Oversees management of laboratory including training of personnel in various techniques and analysis.
• Conducts large-scale surveys, research projects, and complex experiments.
• Ensures that lab safety policies and procedures are observed and maintains safety records.
• Oversees the set-up and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Assists in preparation of completed research reports or analyses on each project phase.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies as necessary; oversees the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Maintains fiscal accountability of the program, including grant proposal development, and approves all expenditures for the laboratory.

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 in a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 2 years related research experience

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals

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

Biology Department
Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$50,000-$55,000 depending on experience

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)

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

Job Classification

Career Level: Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Laboratory Research
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