Research Technician (Laboratory Research Assistant)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental保险

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Neurobiology and Sleep Science Laboratory at Indiana University is seeking a detail-oriented technician and a lab manager to support federally funded projects on the neural basis of circadian timekeeping and sleep regulation.

The roles involve monitoring Drosophila stocks, preparing media, ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, supervising undergraduates, and ensuring safety and compliance while contributing to high-quality data and collaborative research.

Qualifications

• Education beyond the minimum may substitute for work experience.
• Minimum two years of laboratory experience for Bachelor’s route; four years for Associate’s route.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain health and welfare of Drosophila stocks and manage stock additions.
• Prepare media and solutions to support research activities.
• Order and inventory lab supplies and maintain databases.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Supervise undergraduates in maintenance tasks and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Professionalism

Time management

Commitment to quality

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Initiative

Customer relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a laboratory setting

Associate's degree in a laboratory setting

Job description

Department

GILL INSTITUTE FOR NEUROSCIENC (UA-GILL-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Linda and Jack Gill Institute for Neuroscience (The GillInstitute) was established to advance the understanding of complexbrain processes and to train next generation scientists instate-of-the-art approaches in the field of neuroscience. The GillInstitute brings together multidisciplinary teams of world-classfaculty interested in understanding brain functions underphysiological and pathological conditions. In addition, the GillInstitute provides training to graduate students from a range ofdisciplines in the use and development of measurement techniquesand instrumentation, as well as an opportunity for undergraduatestudents to be involved in cutting-edge research projects. Itprovides a platform for interaction with industry to identifyimportant problems and commercialize advances; additionally, theGill Institute widely disseminates advances in neurosciencemethods.

Job Summary

The Neurobiology and Sleep Science Laboratory seeks adetail-oriented technician and a lab manager to support ongoingfederally funded projects on the neural basis of circadiantimekeeping and sleep regulation.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the health and welfare of the lab'sDrosophila melanogaster genetic fly stocks, including receiving newfly stocks and adding them to the lab fly stocks
• Prepare media and solutions as needed to support research
• Order research and laboratory supplies and maintain databasesof lab fly stocks, chemicals, antibodies, and supplies ordered
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment
• Supervise undergraduate students in basic lab maintenance tasksand manage lab adherence to all university policies and proceduresfor laboratory safety

General Responsibilities

• Conduct tests across a diverse array of assays using laboratorymachinery and computer programs
• Test and set up lab equipment
• Collect data and prepare reports based upon establishedprotocols
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings
• Order, receive, and inventory laboratory supplies
• Clean glassware and maintain laboratory work areas
• Troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, andcall for repairs as needed
• Maintain logs and equipment record books

Qualifications

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

Education / Work Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in a laboratorysetting; OR
• Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in a laboratorysetting

Preferred

• Research experience with Drosophila melanogaster
• Experience in a life-sciences research lab preferred
• Training in Biology or Chemistry

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

Preferred

• Strong organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a laboratory setting withminimal supervision as part of a research team
• Demonstrates conscientiousness
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated reliability

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate.The role frequently requires the ability to move about the workenvironment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipmenteffectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighingup to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanicalparts. The person in this role must be able to perform theessential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a widearray 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, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject tovesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Laboratory Research

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