Research Facility Administrator (Laboratory Research Leader)

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides daily operational oversight of the IUSCCC research facilities and equipment including preventive maintenance, scheduling repairs, negotiating service agreements, trouble-shooting equipment malfunctions, and maintaining an active list of service vendors to respond to critical equipment loss.
• Trains new staff on the operations of all core equipment; assists new investigators/faculty in setting up lab environments including the purchasing, installation, operation and maintenance of specialized research equipment.
• Serves as primary contact for other University services including building maintenance, custodial services, environmental health and safety, purchasing, campus police and fire department.
• Provides input in planning optimal utilization of current and future research resources; oversees facility renovations.

General Responsibilities

• Oversees management of laboratory including training of personnel in various techniques and analysis.
• Conducts large-scale surveys, research projects, and complex experiments.
• Ensures that lab safety policies and procedures are observed and maintains safety records.
• Oversees the set-up and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Assists in preparation of completed research reports or analyses on each project phase.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies as necessary; oversees the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Maintains fiscal accountability of the program, including grant proposal development, and approves all expenditures for the laboratory.

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 a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years related research experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals

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.

Work Location

Walther Hall

908 W. Walnut Street

Indianapolis, Indiana - 46202

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: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Laboratory Research

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Posting Disclaimer

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. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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