Part-Time Research Technician

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Group life insurance

Retirement plan options

Tuition subsidies

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University’s Lim Laboratory is seeking a part-time research technician to start after March 1, 2026. The lab studies neurodegenerative disorders like glaucoma using in vivo and ex vivo multiphoton imaging.

You will assist with sponsored research using mouse models and handle mouse care, tissue prep, immunohistochemical staining, and data reporting. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field, experience with laboratory animals and molecular techniques, and strong

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• Experience with laboratory animals and molecular biology techniques.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Principal Investigator in conducting sponsored research using mouse models.
• Maintains laboratory mice.
• Performs small animal surgery, tissue preparation and immunohistochemical staining.
• Plans animal experiments and reports results.
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
• Trains junior-level staff.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Ability to train junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

OPTOMETRY (BL-OPT-IUBLA)

Lim Laboratory is seeking part-time research technician to start after March 1, 2026. The laboratory investigates neurodegenerative disorders, including glaucoma, using in vivo and ex vivo imaging with multiphoton microscopy.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists the Principal Investigator in conducting sponsored research using mouse models.
• Maintains laboratory mice.
• Performs small animal surgery, tissue preparation and immunohistochemical staining.
• Plans animal experiments and reports results.
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
• Trains junior-level staff.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory animals and molecular biology techniques

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills

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)

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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