Research Technician

Indiana University Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated research professional to conduct complex experiments and manage analytical data. This role involves training junior staff, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring high-quality results in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to professionalism. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to research initiatives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about research and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off plans

Tuition subsidy for employees and family

Paid leave for new parents

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 2 years of related research experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in science or related field is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex experiments and report results.
• Organize analytical data and maintain research equipment.
• Train junior staff and manage laboratory supplies.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Time management

Professionalism

Quality commitment

Flexibility in dynamic environments

Dependability

Initiative

Customer relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Job description

HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY (IN-HEMO-IUINA)

• Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results.
• Organizes analytical data of performed experiments. May submit findings for publication.
• Installs and maintains research equipment.
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
• Trains junior-level staff.
• Plans experiments and short-term goals.
• May require travel in order to service various research sites.

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

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of related research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University

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, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to build strong customer relationships

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.

Benefits

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: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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