Biorepository Laboratory Technician at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



CANCER CENTER (IN-CANC-IUINA)



Department Information



The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) is 1 of only 57 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States. This prestigious designation recognizes centers around the country that meet rigorous criteria for world-class, state-of-the-art programs in multidisciplinary research. The IUSCCC puts significant resources into developing research programs, faculty, and facilities that will lead to better approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

The Biospecimen Collection and Banking Core supports cancer research by providing comprehensive biospecimen management including collection, storage, distribution, and annotation.



Job Summary

• Coordinates and ensures proper processing of samples for the biorepository laboratory
• Sets priorities for sample processing
• Verifies data and supporting material is properly uploaded to databases
• Trains new employees per process standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensures SOPs are up to date and creates new SOPs as needed
• Maintains specimen tracking and data entry for sample processing
• Reviews sample reports and identifies specimens requiring troubleshooting or replacements

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 preferably in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology plus 4 years of laboratory experience

Preferred

• Master's degree preferably in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology plus 1 year of laboratory experience

SKILLS



Required

• 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


• 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 being offered as a limited appointment with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2029.



Work Location



IU Indianapolis campus


Indianapolis, Indiana



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: Mastery


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Research


Job Family: Biorepository
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