Part-Time Lab Technician at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



OPTOMETRY (BL-OPT-IUBLA)



Job Summary



This is a part-time on-site Lab technician role at Dr. Raji Shyam's lab.


Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the mouse colony including genotyping, weaning, and in-vivo experiments.


• Aides the team in conducting research, data analysis, and utilizing laboratory skills to support various on-going projects in the lab.


• Performs laboratory maintenance such as monitoring and managing the inventory, collecting packages, autoclaving, cleaning etc.

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry)

WORK EXPERIENCE



Preferred

• Experienced in animal handling, mouse breeding, genotyping, and weaning

SKILLS



Required

• Ability to follow team member expectations outlined in the lab handbook


• Strong Analytical Skills, Research, and Data Analysis capabilities


• Effective Communication skills


• Proficiency in laboratory skills including Western Blotting, immunohistochemistry, cell culture


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Additional Information



This position is funded through August 2025.



Work Hours



Position may be scheduled up to 29 hours per week.



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• 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)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Part Time Employee


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Part Time Employee


Job Family: Part Time Employee


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