Research Tech, Neurology

Department & Research Focus

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 IU Health Neuroscience Center, a state‑of‑the‑art outpatient center that unites all specialties involved with nervous system disorders. It is also the home of the main outpatient Neurophysiology laboratory at IU Health. The adjoining IU School of Medicine Neurosciences Research Building enables collaboration among clinicians, basic scientists, and clinician‑scientists.

The epilepsy laboratory of Makram Obeid, MD investigates mechanisms of seizure emergence and their effects on cognitive and behavioral neurodevelopment in rodent models. The Obeid Lab focuses on investigating mechanisms of epileptogenesis in immature animal seizure models with the goal of identifying molecular targets for novel treatment strategies. The laboratory employs a variety of electrophysiological, behavioral, and molecular techniques.

Responsibilities

Department‑Specific Responsibilities

• Performs molecular and cell biology techniques.
• Performs histological and molecular assays, including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, western blotting, ELISA, cell cultures, and PCR.
• Organizes the laboratory.
• Maintains equipment.
• Places orders for equipment and supplies.

General Responsibilities

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.

Physical Requirements

The role requires the ability to effectively communicate, move around the work environment, manipulate laboratory equipment, move objects up to 25 pounds, and occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Benefits

Employment Details

Career Level : Intermediate

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Research

Job Family : Research Analysis

Employment Type : Full‑time

Legal Statement

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.

Contact

Telephone : 812-856-1234

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