Laboratory Research Assistant at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted in Other 15 days ago.
Job Description:
Department
PULMONARY (IN-PULM-IUINA)
Department Information
The Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the US and is annually ranked among the top medical schools in the US by US News & World Report.
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Job Summary
This position will operate under the direction of the PI, Dr. Homer Twigg III.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Performs sample management, including DNA and RNA isolation.
- Assists with laboratory services related to specimen processing and storage.
- Monitors and maintains equipment and critical facility systems.
- Works in the BAL laboratory (Bronchoalveolar Lavage Laboratory).
- Monitors and maintains facilities and equipment and supporting client use of the facility.
- Responsible for quality support for management of audits.
- Attends meetings and training, and makes suggestions for improvements in policies and procedures.
- Coordinates with study personnel.
- Works in a BSL-3 lab independently.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Conducts tests across a diverse array of assays using laboratory machinery and computer programs.
- Tests and sets up lab equipment.
- Collects data and prepares reports based upon established protocols.
- Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
- Orders, receives, and inventories laboratory supplies.
- Cleans glassware and maintains laboratory work areas.
- Troubleshoots breakdowns, performs preventive maintenance, and calls for repairs as needed.
- Maintains logs and equipment record books.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION /WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting; OR
- Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
Preferred
- Experience with Infectious agents, including HIV, Isolating cells and fluids from biological specimens (lung, blood), DNA and RNA isolation, and large databases.
- Experience working in a sterile environment.
- Experience working independently on projects.
Required
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Possesses a high degree of initiative.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships.
Working Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship or work visa sponsorship extension.
Work Location
IU Indianapolis Campus
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$41,000 - $45,000 per year based on experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Classification
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Laboratory Research
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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