Part-Time Research Technician

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington in Bloomington is seeking a part-time research technician to support neuroscience research in the Lim Laboratory, focusing on neurodegenerative disorders such as glaucoma using multiphoton imaging.

The role involves assisting the PI with sponsored studies, maintaining mouse colonies, performing small animal procedures, planning experiments, and helping train junior staff. A biology bachelor's degree and hands-on experience with laboratory animals are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• Experience with laboratory animals and molecular biology techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

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

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Work Experience

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory animals and molecular biology techniques

Skills

• 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)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

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