Neuroscience Research Technician - Lab & Animal Care

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University’s Department of Neurological Surgery is seeking a motivated researcher to perform a variety of experiments and maintain meticulous data records. The role supports equipment maintenance and serves as a training contact for students and lab personnel.

The position involves managing laboratory supplies, potentially training junior staff, and helping plan short-term goals within a fast-paced research environment. A Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in science or related field.
• Preferred experience in animal care, genotyping, behavioral testing, cell culture, tissue sectioning, histology, and immunohistochemical staining.
• Training can be provided for areas where additional experience may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results.
• Keeps organized analytical data of performed experiments.
• Provides support for equipment maintenance as needed.
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
• May train junior-level staff.
• May help plan experiments or short-term goals.

Skills

Proficient communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Job description

Indiana University’s Department of Neurological Surgery is seeking a motivated researcher to perform a variety of experiments and maintain meticulous data records. The role supports equipment maintenance and serves as a training contact for students and lab personnel.

The position involves managing laboratory supplies, potentially training junior staff, and helping plan short-term goals within a fast-paced research environment. A Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field is required.