Research Technician

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a grant-funded Research Assistant to support laboratory operations for a short-term project. You will monitor inventory, prepare supplies, set up experiments, and maintain documentation in accordance with established protocols.

The role emphasizes clear communication, professionalism, and time management. It offers wage of $17.00 per hour with renewal possible depending on grant funds.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Grant-funded position up to 1 year with renewal contingent on funds.

Responsibilities

• Monitors inventory levels of needed materials, supplies, and equipment in support of research projects.
• Prepares supplies for appropriate use in field experiments.
• Sets up experiment apparatuses according to established protocols.
• Prepares reports and maintains all relevant documentation.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Maintains a high degree of PROFESSsion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DENTISTRY-ORAL HEALTH (IN-DSOH-IUINA)

The Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.

• Monitors inventory levels of needed materials, supplies, and equipment in support of research projects.
• Prepares supplies for appropriate use in field experiments.
• Sets up experiment apparatuses according to established protocols.
• Prepares reports and maintains all relevant documentation.

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

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Related experience or education

Skills

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position is grant funded for up to 1 year with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.

IU School of Dentistry

1121 West Michigan Street

Indianapolis, Indianapolis 46202

$17.00 per hour

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: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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