Indiana University · 21 hours ago
Laboratory Technician (Laboratory Research Assistant)
Bloomington, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$41K/yr - $41K/yrIndiana University is a long-standing organization focused on geological research and educational outreach. The Laboratory Technician will coordinate and perform activities in laboratories related to Indiana geology, oversee laboratory specimens, and ensure data quality assurance practices.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Integral to coordinating and performing activities in multiple laboratories related to the study of Indiana geology. It supports the laboratory and instrument needs of multiple research projects as qualified by knowledge and experience
Provides expertise for temporary staff and students engaged in research activities
May responds to service requests from the public, government agencies, industry, and academia related to the laboratory activities
Responsible for the initiation, monitoring, completion, and reporting of routine to moderately complex research studies
Organizes and implements data review and analysis
Oversees the proper handling of laboratory specimens including processes, shipping, storage, and documentation and transfer to designated central laboratories
Conducts data quality assurance practices
Prepares research summaries and assists in progress report development
Maintains laboratory work areas and supply inventory
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or health-related discipline
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 laboratory experience
Ability to conduct dry and wet chemistry laboratory experiments using concentrated mineral acids and strong bases
Ability to operate analytical laboratory instrumentation, coordinate laboratory activities, and assemble and synthesize laboratory results to principal investigators
Ability to direct and supervise part-time staff, as needed
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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