Neuroscience Lab Research Associate

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees and/or a

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University in Indianapolis is seeking staff to support Stark Neurosciences Research Institute in laboratory research and animal model development. You will assist with imaging, reagents, data collection, and protocol development, while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, maintaining equipment, and supporting manuscript preparation. A strong emphasis on precision, time management, and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in a laboratory setting or an Associate's degree with 4+ years in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance in all aspects of animal model development including imaging, preparing reagents and biological samples, cryotomy, data tabulation, mouse handling, dosing, and necropsy.
• Develops and tests new protocols for experimental projects.
• Follows established research 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

Communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Adaptability

Initiative

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years lab exp

Associate's degree + 4 years lab exp

Job description

Indiana University in Indianapolis is seeking staff to support Stark Neurosciences Research Institute in laboratory research and animal model development. You will assist with imaging, reagents, data collection, and protocol development, while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, maintaining equipment, and supporting manuscript preparation. A strong emphasis on precision, time management, and teamwork is required.