Laboratory Research Leader at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



BIOLOGY (IN-BIOL-IUINA)



Department Information



IU Indianapolis School of Science is a vital part of Indiana's life, health, and technology industries and allows for unparalleled research and collaboration. We are home to 9 departments and programs representing many different aspects of the science world. Our faculty and staff are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.


Our faculty engage in cutting-edge research in a wide variety of fields, including biochemistry and molecular biology, clinical psychology, forensic science, pure and applied math, and more.


We pride ourselves on our interdisciplinary approach, extensive undergraduate research opportunities, professional school placements, and service to our students. Our graduates are the life blood of an economy that needs innovative thinkers, contributing team members and eager learners. Committed to having real impact in their work and community, our graduates emerge from the School of Science as well-rounded scientists whose experiences have prepared them to solve the problems of the future.


The IU indianapolis campus is located near downtown Indianapolis, a city that uniquely combines the cultural amenities of urban life with the residential qualities of smaller communities and is highly affordable. As the major center for industry and government within the state, Indianapolis has a wide variety of research and training sites.



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Supervises approximately 2 full time staff members and approximately 4 student workers.


• Delegates responsibilities, monitors performance, screens and interviews applicants, and trains workers to ensure the Biology teaching labs are operating effectively and meeting the standards set by the Department Chair.


• Works with faculty instructors of Biology laboratory courses to evaluate and revise laboratory curriculum and implement new laboratory exercises.


• Maintains and updates lab manuals with detailed descriptions of lab preparation policies and procedures for Biology lab courses.


• Assists in training and supervision of teaching assistants on laboratory techniques, procedures, and theoretical knowledge.


• Oversees and helps maintain laboratory equipment including microscopes and other core equipment used by the teaching laboratories.

General Responsibilities

• Oversees management of laboratory including training of personnel in various techniques and analysis.


• Conducts large-scale surveys, research projects, and complex experiments.


• Ensures that lab safety policies and procedures are observed and maintains safety records.


• Oversees the set-up and maintenance of lab equipment.


• Assists in preparation of completed research reports or analyses on each project phase.


• Maintains inventory and orders supplies as necessary; oversees the disposal of hazardous waste.


• Maintains fiscal accountability of the program, including grant proposal development, and approves all expenditures for the laboratory.

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



Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 2 years related research experience

SKILLS



Required

• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Excellent organizational skills


• Excellent collaboration and team building skills


• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback


• Instills commitment to organizational goals

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.



Work Location



IU Indianapolis campus



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)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Operational


FLSA: Exempt


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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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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