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

Job Description:

Department



OPTOMETRY (BL-OPT-IUBLA)



Job Summary



Lim Laboratory is seeking part-time research technician to start after January 1, 2024. The laboratory investigates neurodegenerative disorders, including glaucoma, using in vivo and ex vivo imaging with multiphoton microscopy.


Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists the Principal Investigator in conducting sponsored research using mouse models.


• Maintains laboratory mice.


• Performs small animal surgery, tissue preparation and immunohistochemical staining.


• Plans animal experiments and reports results.


• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.


• Trains junior-level staff.

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory animals and molecular biology techniques

SKILLS



Required

• Proficient communication skills

Work Hours



Position will be scheduled 20-29 hours per week.



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: Part Time Employee


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Part Time Employee


Job Family: Part Time Employee


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