Neuroscience Lab Technician — Drosophila & Data Support

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

10 paid holidays

Paid winter break

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington's Neurobiology and Sleep Science Laboratory is seeking a detail-oriented technician and lab manager to support federally funded circadian timekeeping and sleep regulation research. The role involves maintaining Drosophila stocks, preparing media, ordering supplies, and overseeing safety and undergrad lab tasks.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree with lab experience or an associate degree with more years, strong communication, organization, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a lab-related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with Drosophila melanogaster and lab stocks preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain health of lab fly stocks and stocks management.
• Prepare media and solutions to support research.
• Order supplies and maintain lab inventory databases.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Supervise undergraduates and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Initiative

Customer relationships

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington's Neurobiology and Sleep Science Laboratory is seeking a detail-oriented technician and lab manager to support federally funded circadian timekeeping and sleep regulation research. The role involves maintaining Drosophila stocks, preparing media, ordering supplies, and overseeing safety and undergrad lab tasks.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree with lab experience or an associate degree with more years, strong communication, organization, and reliability.