Research Technician (Laboratory Research Assistant)

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Job summary

Indiana University School of Medicine - South Bend is seeking a Research Technician to provide general laboratory support and assist in developmental genetics research on vector insects that transmit human diseases.

The role includes arthropod rearing, culturing, molecular genetics work (PCR, gel electrophoresis), tissue prep, and immunohistochemistry, along with ordering supplies and training staff. It is an in-person position located in South Bend, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or health-related discipline is required.
• Some laboratory experience preferred.
• Education beyond minimum may substitute for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts arthropod rearing.
• Performs yeast and bacteria culturing.
• Conducts molecular genetics techniques (gel electrophoresis, PCR).
• Responsible for tissue preparation and immunohistochemistry.
• Orders supplies (equipment, reagents, expendables).
• Cultures media and prepares solutions.
• Trains other staff members.
• Initiates, monitors, and reports routine to moderately complex research studies.
• Organizes data review and analysis.
• Oversees handling of laboratory specimens and transfer to central laboratories.

Skills

Proficient communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality commitment

Flexibility

Dependable

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or health-related discipline

Tools

Thermal cycler

Real-time PCR machine

Gel electrophoresis

Centrifuge

Needle puller

Microinjector

Dissection microscope

Compound microscope

Desktop computer

Job description

Department

Department IUSM-SOUTH BEND (IN-MEDS-IUINA) Department Information Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine - South Bend offers a well-established community medicine experience emphasizing small-group learning and 1-on-1 clinical training.

Job Summary

The Research Technician provides general laboratory support and technical assistance in research investigating the developmental genetics of vector insects that transmit human diseases.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts arthropod rearing
• Performs yeast and bacteria culturing
• Conducts molecular genetics techniques (i.e. gel electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction (PCR))
• Responsible for tissue preparation and immunohistochemistry
• Orders supplies (equipment, reagents, expendables)
• Cultures media and prepares solutions
• Trains other staff members

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the initiation, monitoring, completion, and reporting of routine to moderately complex research studies
• Organizes and implements data review and analysis
• Oversees the proper handling of laboratory specimens including processes, shipping, storage, and documentation and transfer to designated central laboratories
• Conducts data quality assurance practices
• Prepares research summaries and assists in progress report development
• Maintains laboratory work areas and supply inventory

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 a health-related discipline

Work Experience

• Preferred Some laboratory experience

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

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic computer experience
• Good mathematical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated mastery of basic molecular genetic techniques

Experience

• Experience with molecular biology equipment (i.e. thermal cycler, real-time PCR machine, gel electrophoresis equipment, centrifuge); needle puller and microinjector; dissection and compound microscopes; desk top computer

Additional Information

• Training and certification can be provided on the job

Work Location

South Bend, Indiana. This is an in-person position.

Benefits Overview

• 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: Laboratory Research

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