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Research TechnicianIndiana University • Indianapolis, IN, United States
Research Technician

Research Technician

Indiana University • Indianapolis, IN, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States (US) and is annually ranked among the top medical schools in the US by US News & World Report. Researchers in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at the IU School of Medicine pursue a variety of basic, translational, and clinical research projects in the fields of pulmonary and critical care medicine. Studies are conducted in facilities located on the school's Indianapolis campus, its affiliated hospitals and in collaboration with investigators in other IU School of Medicine divisions, and centers and at other academic institutions. Division research is funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs, non-profit organizations, foundations, and industry.

Job Summary

The person in this role will work as a part of the research team and in a close cooperation or under the supervision of senior researchers to study the molecular mechanisms of pulmonary hypertension and investigate the potential therapeutic targets.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

  • Assists students, postdoctoral researchers, and senior scientists with animal surgeries and collecting and freezing animal samples.
  • Performs biochemical analysis of frozen cells and tissues (Western blotting, Elisa, other assays).
  • Analyzes obtained experimental results, preparing figures for scientific publications.
  • Operates laboratory instruments and performs equipment maintenance.
  • Follows biosafety and chemical safety protocols.
  • Assists in the development of operating procedures and guidelines.
  • Participates in weekly laboratory meeting.
  • Maintains the accurate record of performed experiments.
  • Maintains the inventories of laboratory supplies and samples.
  • Orders laboratory supplies.
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 a related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred
  • Some experience.
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.
Preferred
  • Ability to efficiently work as team member.
  • Seeks to acquire new knowledge.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
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.

The candidate should be comfortable handling rodents and rodent samples.

Work Location

IU Indianapolis

Advertised Salary

$37,600 - 42,600 per year based on experience and internal equity.

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

Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

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.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

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