Research Assistant (Lab Research Assistant)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Tuition subsidy

Job summary

Indiana University seeks a dedicated laboratory professional to join the Gill Institute for Neuroscience in Bloomington. You will support lab maintenance, handle live mice, and assist with brain tissue processing including perfusion and immunohistochemistry.

The role involves data collection, protocol adherence, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications include a Bachelor's with 2 years in a lab setting or an Associate's with 4 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting or Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Proficient communication skills and professionalism are required.
• Experience with laboratory safety and record keeping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory maintenance and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Assist with annual inspections and handling of live animals (mice).
• Manage mouse breeding, brain tissue processing, including perfusion and brain slice preparation and immunohistochemistry.
• Conduct tests across diverse assays using lab machinery and computer programs.
• Document data and prepare reports following established protocols.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality

Initiative

Customer relationships

Organization

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Department

GILL INSTITUTE FOR NEUROSCIENC (UA-GILL-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Linda and Jack Gill Institute for Neuroscience was establishedto advance the understanding of complex brain processes and totrain next generation scientists in state-of-the-art approaches inthe field of neuroscience. The Gill Institute brings togethermultidisciplinary teams of world-class faculty interested inunderstanding brain functions under physiological and pathologicalconditions. In addition, the Gill Institute provides training tograduate students from a range of disciplines in the use anddevelopment of measurement techniques and instrumentation, as wellas an opportunity for undergraduate students to be involved incutting-edge research projects. It also provides a platform forinteraction with industry in order to identify important problemsand to commercialize advances. Finally, the Gill Institute widelydisseminates advances in neuroscience methods.

Job Summary

A person in this role will join a friendly and motivated team withinterests in network neuroscience using behavioral tests andelectrophysiology.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory maintenance.
• Manages annual inspections.
• Handles live animals (mice).
• Manages mice breeding, brain tissue processing, includingperfusion and brain slice preparation andimmunohistochemistry.

General Responsibilities

• Conduct tests across a diverse array of assays using laboratorymachinery and computer programs.
• Tests and sets up lab equipment.
• Collects data and prepares reports based upon establishedprotocols.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
• Orders, receives, and inventories laboratory supplies.
• Cleans glassware and maintains laboratory work areas.
• Troubleshoots breakdowns, performs preventive maintenance, andcalls for repairs as needed.
• Maintains logs and equipment record books.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may beconsidered. Education beyond the minimum required may besubstituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimumrequired may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in a laboratorysetting. OR
• Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in a laboratorysetting.

Preferred

• Previous research experience in neuroanatomical techniques

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamicenvironment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Preferred

• Maintains strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a laboratory setting withminimal supervision as part of a research team.

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate.The role frequently requires the ability to move about the workenvironment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipmenteffectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighingup to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanicalparts. The person in this role must be able to perform theessential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Benefits Overview

• 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, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject tovesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Laboratory Research

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