Indiana University · 9 hours ago
Research Technician, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$38K/yr - $43K/yrIndiana University is seeking a Research Technician for the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research, which conducts vital research in pediatric health. The role involves managing stem cell cultures, performing experiments, and supporting laboratory operations while collaborating with a team of scientists and physicians.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for performing mouse and human pluripotent stem cell culture and in vitro heart cell differentiation
Learns cell biology, genomics, and bioinformatics. Learns basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments
Responsible for mouse colony management including breeding, weaning, collecting embryos, and assists students and postdocs with their research
Presents research in weekly lab meetings and learns and presents in our weekly journal clubs
Orders and stores consumables, keeping a tab on usage and preparing common buffers and chemicals
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 in 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
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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