Research Associate

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a Research Associate in the IU Genomics and Bioinformatics department. The role involves assisting in research, isolating nucleic acids for quantification and analysis, PCR, and library construction for next-generation sequencing.

You will provide technical support to scientists in biology, biochemistry and health sciences, perform bench experiments, and help organize and maintain the lab space, along with other lab assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or closely related field and 2 years' experience as a Research Associate, Science Associate, or related role.
• Proficiency with isolating nucleic acid samples for quantification and analysis, DNA fragmentation, molecular cloning, primer design, and PCR.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the conduct of research and provide technical support for scientists in biology, biochemistry, and health sciences.
• Perform bench experiments, document results, and maintain organized lab space.
• Support library construction for sequencing and other lab assignments.

Skills

Nucleic acid isolation

DNA fragmentation

Molecular cloning

Primer design

PCR

Education

Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or closely related field

Job description

Title Research Associate Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Genomics And Bioinformatics Location Bloomington Position Summary

Research Associate - Indiana University (Bloomington, IN). Assist in the conduct of research, including isolating nucleic acid samples for quantification and analysis, PCR, library construction for next-generation sequencing; provide technical support and services for scientists working in fields such as biology, biochemistry, and health sciences; performance and documentation of bench experiment, organization and maintenance of lab space, and other lab assignments.

Basic Qualifications

Requires Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or closely related field plus 2 years' experience as a Research Associate, Science Associate, Research Engineer, or related role. Requires demonstrated proficiency with isolating nucleic acid samples for quantification and analysis, DNA fragmentation, molecular cloning, primer design, and PCR.

Department Contact for Questions

For inquiries, please contact David Merritt ([e-mail]).

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 08/16/2026 Expected Start Date Posting Number IU-101578-2026