Indiana Biosciences Research Institute · 18 hours ago
Staff Scientist
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
0+ years expThe Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) is dedicated to advancing life sciences and improving human health. The Staff Scientist will support research programs in Enabling Technologies, focusing on assay development, disease modeling, and drug discovery across various disease areas, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
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Responsibilities
Design, execute, and optimize cell-based experiments supporting assay development, disease modeling, and drug discovery using iPSC-based and non-iPSC platforms
Develop, validate, and maintain robust cellular and molecular assays generating reproducible, high-quality data
Support and advance Enabling Technology platforms aligned with evolving institutional research priorities
Manage multiple projects and experimental timelines in a fast-paced research environment
Analyze, document, and communicate experimental data clearly and accurately, both internally and externally
Provide technical guidance, training, and supervision to junior laboratory staff
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams across disease and technology programs
Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices relevant to the role
Qualification
Required
PhD in a relevant field, such as stem cell biology, developmental biology, cell/molecular biology, or a closely related discipline; postdoctoral training preferred
0–4+ years of hands‑on relevant experience
Strong hands-on experience with human iPSC culture and differentiation
Experience with cell based assay development and experimental optimization
Ability to manage a heavy experimental workload independently
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects independently
Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
Ability to thrive in a milestone-driven research environment
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility in order to work and interact effectively with staff, researchers and management in various forums
Preferred
Demonstrated ability working in a multi-disciplinary team to drive the identification of new molecular entities to drive target enablement and new screening efforts in drug discovery
Experience in generating SOP and documentation required to provide guidelines to team members
Experience in working in multi-center, multi-discipline, milestone-driven projects
Experience with automated or high-throughput assay platforms for drug screening and imaging
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits offered
Company
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute
IBRI is dedicated to discovery with purpose-finding solutions to big problems-starting with solutions for patients suffering from cardio.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Alan Palkowitz
President and CEO
Michele Sawyer, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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