Indiana University · 1 day ago
Research Tech
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$40K/yr - $45K/yrIndiana University School of Medicine is a national leader in medical research and education. The Research Technician will support the scientific mission of the Poudel Lab by preparing, executing, and documenting experiments across various imaging-driven research projects.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assists in day-to-day laboratory operations and perform technical tasks essential for generating high-quality, reproducible data
Coordinates research logistics such as maintaining lab inventory, purchasing and stocking reagents, and ensuring that equipment and supplies are prepared for ongoing experiments
Contributes directly to data production through sample preparation and advanced optical imaging (including lightsheet microscopy)
Helps manage, curate, and back up large-scale imaging datasets, implementing standardized workflows for data handling, annotation, and storage
Develops, refines, and documents experimental and computational protocols to support quality assurance and lab-wide reproducibility
Collaborates closely with other lab members to ensure that protocols, sample metadata, and imaging parameters are consistently captured and updated
Enables smooth operational flow within the Poudel Lab and contribute to cutting-edge 3D imaging and computational pathology research by combining laboratory support, technical expertise, and rigorous documentation
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or related field
Proficient 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
Some prior experience
Benefits
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)
Company
Indiana University
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