Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Looking for Research Technician, Herman B Wells Center of Pediatric Research Full Time

Job ID: 306551

Department

PED-NEONATAL BASIC RESEARCH (IN-PNEB-IUINA)

Department Information

The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 200 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness.

With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Works with and maintains the health of our extensive mouse colonies.
• Administers therapeutic agents to mice orally or by injection.
• Collects tissue and blood from mice.
• Assists in animal surgeries and other animal related procedures.
• May perform standard benchwork. This includes, but is not limited to western blot analysis, PCR, ELISA, cell culture, RNA isolation, immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry analysis.
• Responsible for mouse colony maintenance, consisting of setting up and maintaining breeder cages, maintaining nonbreeding cages, animal handling, such as weaning, and maintaining colony records.
• Responsible for animal handling, consisting of drug administration (oral and injection), humane euthanasia of mice, mouse surgeries and necropsies, tissue and serum acquisition.
• Performs basic molecular biology procedures including western blot analysis, PCR, ELISA, cell culture, RNA isolation, immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry analysis, plasmid construction, bacterial culture, plasmid purification, and related analyses.

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 related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 2 years of lab experience, including basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated 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

• Experience working with preclinical models (e.g. mice)

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

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

The salary range for this position is $37,000 – $42,000. Salary determination is based on experience, skill level, education, and training.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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