Laboratory Research Specialist

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental保险

Health savings account with generousIU

Flexible spending accounts (healthcare

Life insurance paid by IU

Long-term disability, critical illness

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Paid holidays and paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Indiana University Indianapolis is seeking a dedicated researcher to join an NIH-funded team. The role focuses on defining novel mechanisms of a bone-derived hormone and its impact on systemic mineral metabolism, employing mouse genetics, molecular biology, physiology, and single-cell genomics.

The successful candidate will lead experiments, manage equipment and budgets, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, in-person, NIH-supported environment. This position is not visa-sponsoring.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in science with 4 years of research experience.
• Bachelor's degree in science with 6 years of research experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads research activities and protocol development.
• Maintains equipment, preventive maintenance and vendor relations.
• Supervises and trains junior staff.
• Prepares data reports and maintains databases.
• Ensures compliance with regulations.
• Collaborates on budget development.
• Establishes goals, policies and procedures.
• May assist with grant applications and related activities.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality

Adaptability

Lifelong learning

Thoroughness

Initiative

Education

Master's degree in science

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

One of the first human genetics departments in the country, the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. Currently ranked 5th in the nation among Genetics Departments for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding, received in 2023, the department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.

This position represents an opportunity to join a dynamic, NIH-funded research team working collaboratively to define novel mechanisms controlling a novel bone-derived hormone that regulates systemic mineral metabolism, using approaches spanning mouse genetics, molecular biology, physiology, and single-cell genomics.

General Responsibilities

• Leads research activities and protocol development that require expertise in the application and adaptation of various research techniques and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, including preventive maintenance, scheduling repairs as needed, service agreement negotiations, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and maintaining an active list of vendors to respond to equipment loss.
• Supervises, mentors, and provides training for junior-level staff.
• Prepares summary data reports and creates and maintains databases for storage and analysis.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local and federal regulations.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop and maintain the budget.
• Establishes core operating goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• May develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for research projects and related work.

Required

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in science with 4 years of research experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in science with 6 years of research experience.

Skills

• Proficient 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.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

$58,807.96 - 63,807.96 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department.

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)

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.