Research Technician, Neurology

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis houses the Inoue Lab, a newly established research unit studying inherited and protein-aggregate myopathies. You will work on molecular mechanisms underlying skeletal muscle proteostasis and chaperone biology, joining the lab at an early stage to contribute to scientific projects and establish laboratory operations.

The role offers opportunities to collaborate with clinicians and scientists, with responsibilities spanning experimental work,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or a related field is required.
• Proficient communication and professionalism in a laboratory setting.
• Excellent time management and quality focus.
• Flexible to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality mindset

Adaptability

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Job description

Department NEUROLOGY (IN-NEUR-IUINA)Department Information

The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Department of Neurology has a rich tradition in academic neurology with a national reputation in neurological education and neuroscience research. The department is located in the In IU Health Neuroscience Center, a state-of-the‑art outpatient center that unites all the specialties that involve nervous system disorders: Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neuropsychology and Neuroradiology. It is also home of the main outpatient Neurophysiology laboratory at IU Health. The adjoining IU School of Medicine Neurosciences Research Building enables clinicians, basic scientists, and clinician‑scientists to collaborate in an environment that is rarely achieved in academic medicine.

Job Summary

The Inoue Lab is a newly established research laboratory investigating the molecular mechanisms of inherited and protein aggregate myopathies. The research focuses on skeletal muscle proteostasis and chaperone biology, with the long‑term goal of identifying new therapeutic strategies for muscle diseases. The research technician will join the laboratory at an early and exciting stage of its development and will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to both scientific projects and the establishment of laboratory operations.

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

Education

• Required Bachelor's degree in science or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Preferred Related 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.

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.

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)

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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