Research Technician, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dependent care accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Job summary

Indiana University in Indianapolis seeks a full-time Research Technician to support a project on novel drugs targeting TAM family kinases in tumor cells and the tumor microenvironment. The Wells Center fosters collaboration between scientists and physicians in pediatric research.

The role includes experimental design, data analysis, lab management, and training junior staff in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related research experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field required.
• At least 2 years of related research experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills expected.
• Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs experimental design and execution.
• Conducts lab management tasks including ordering, scheduling, equipment and reagent management, and maintaining the cell line repository.
• Designs and conducts experiments, analyzes data, prepares summaries, maintains lab notebook.
• Trains junior staff and participates in meetings and conferences.
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Initiative

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

2 years related research experience

Job description

PED-NEONATAL BASIC RESEARCH (IN-PNEB-IUINA)
The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research (The Wells Center) conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 300 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness.
With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond.
The Graham and DeRyckere labs are seeking a full-time research technician to support a project focused on development of novel drugs to target the TAM family kinases (TYRO3, AXL, MERTK) in tumor cells and the tumor immune microenvironment. These labs are a fast-paced, collegial research environment where trainees at all levels are supported and challenged to develop new skills and knowledge.
Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Performs experimental design and execution.
• Conducts a variety of lab management and maintenance tasks including ordering, weekly lab meeting scheduling, management of equipment and reagents, and maintaining the lab cell line repository.
• Designs and conducts experiments, collects and analyze data, prepares summary presentations, maintains lab notebook.
• Participates in meetings and conferences.

General Responsibilities

• 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.

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 a related field.

Required
WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of related research experience.

Skills Required

• Proficient with written and verbal 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.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Indianapolis, Indiana
$45,000.00 - 50,000.00 annually determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
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.
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