Research Technician, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University is seeking a research assistant for the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research in Indianapolis. The role focuses on diabetes immunology research, requiring a Bachelor's degree and skills in laboratory techniques. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, paid holidays, and tuition subsidies.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Generous paid time off plans

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field required.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintains mouse colonies, including breeding and genotyping.
• Performs cell and molecular biological techniques (tissue culture, flow cytometry).
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Job description

The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University 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.

Job Summary

This position will assist the Principal Investigator in conducting research focused on type 1 diabetes immunology, tolerance, and autoimmunity using relevant in vitro and ex vivo models of mouse and human type 1 diabetes. This includes, but is not limited to, small animal surgery, immunohistochemical staining, tissue and cell culture, qPCR, and flow cytometry assays. This research makes extensive use of cell and molecular biology techniques and includes small animal (mouse) handling and dosing.
Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains mouse colonies (breeding, weaning, genotyping, maintaining records)
• Performs cell and molecular biological techniques (tissue culture, IHC, flow cytometry)
• Performs general laboratory management duties (order lab supplies, maintain inventory and reagents, etc.)

General Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results
• Keeps organized analytical data of performed experiments
• Provides support for equipment maintenance as needed
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management
• May train junior-level staff
• May help plan experiments or short-term goals

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

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient 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

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.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Analysis
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