Research Technician

Indiana University Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated research professional to perform complex experiments and manage analytical data. This role involves maintaining laboratory equipment, training students, and ensuring a high standard of professionalism in a dynamic environment. With a focus on quality and customer relationships, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about research and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance

Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Retirement plan with contributions

Tuition subsidy for employees and family

Paid holidays and winter break

Generous paid time off

Paid leave for new parents

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs complex experiments and organizes analytical data.
• Acts as a liaison for training and maintains lab supplies.
• Plans experiments and manages short-term goals.

Skills

Professionalism

Time Management

Quality Commitment

Flexibility

Dependability

Initiative

Customer Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Job description

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Job Summary

• 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.
• Plans experiments and short-term goals.
• May require travel in order to service various research sites.

Qualifications

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

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated 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

Working Conditions / Demands

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.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

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

Thisposting 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 thePosted Date.

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