Indiana University School of Education · 1 month ago
Research Associate, Biology
Bloomington
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expKinsey Institute is seeking a Research Associate/Lab manager in the Department of Biology at Indiana University, Bloomington. The role focuses on conducting research on the genetic and genomic links between social preference, social dynamics, and aggressive behavior in fruit flies, while also supervising undergraduate contributors and managing lab operations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Rearing large numbers of fruit flies and measuring their behavior and/or preserving them for genetic analysis
Supervising and mentoring undergraduate and other contributors to the project
Supporting our research compliance associated documentation
Management and analysis of large datasets
Learning, conducting and teaching other lab members our key research protocols
Coordinating shared resources in the lab
Managing general lab operations
Troubleshooting problems
Participating in lab meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in a research setting OR Master's degree that includes research experience
Demonstrates mastery of time management
Maintains high degree of professionalism
Ability to work effectively as a team
Ability to be organized and detail-oriented
Proficient communication skills, written and oral
Anticipates and solves problems
Highly dependable
High degree of initiative
Preferred
Hands-on research experience with live organisms (any species)
Substantial knowledge of experimental design (e.g., block effects)
Proficiency in working with large datasets
Benefits
Full benefits are included.
Company
Indiana University School of Education
The Indiana University School of Education is known for preparing reflective, caring, and skilled educators who make a difference in the lives of their students in Indiana, throughout the United States, and around the world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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