The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 200 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness.
With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond.
Job Summary
A position is open for a full-time Research Technician in the laboratory of Jacquelyn Lajiness, MD, PhD. The Lajiness lab focuses on understanding mechanisms of immune-mediated preterm birth and the impact this has on the development of the fetal/neonatal immune system. The technician will conduct experiments pertinent to immunobiology including protein biochemistry, RNA/DNA extraction and gene expression analysis, flow cytometry experimental design and analysis, cell culture, and animal studies.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Designs and conducts a variety of experiments using in vitro and in vivo rodent models
Develops and optimizes standard operating procedures for the lab
Sets up, maintains and troubleshoots equipment; orders and maintains laboratory supplies
Maintains a detailed laboratory notebook of all lab-related activities
Records, analyzes, interprets, and organizes/presents experimental data
Participates in grant writing and manuscript preparation
General Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results
Keeps organized analytical data of performed experiments
Provides support for equipment maintenance as needed
Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training
Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management
May train junior-level staff
May help plan experiments or short-term goals
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or related field
SKILLS
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
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
$40,000 - $45,000 based on experience, skill level, education, and training.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
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: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Analysis
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