Research Technician, Pediatrics Infectious Disease Research

Job Summary

The research technician assists the Principal Investigator (PI), within the Wells Center for Pediatric Research and the Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Global Health. The Data Lab conducts research on biomarkers and mechanisms underlying brain injury in severe malaria and traumatic brain injury, with laboratory-based research and data analysis conducted at IUSM in Indianapolis. The lab's research profile includes parasite culture, stem cell culture, microscopy, immunofluorescence imaging, Western blot, flow cytometry, single-analyte and bead-based multiplex enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing for protein biomarkers, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, and genotyping; biostatistics and bioinformatics data analysis extending to proteomics, metabolomics, and transcriptomics is a key area of research and will be a central skill set needed for this role in addition to managing day-today lab operations and ensuring the continuity and quality of active projects.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts biostatistics and bioinformatics research data analysis
• Performs laboratory support tasks (inventory management, placing orders, maintaining supplies)
• Provides general research support (documentation, data organization, support for ongoing manuscripts/projects)
• Assists with experimental planning and coordination with graduate trainees

General Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results
• Organizes analytical data of performed experiments. May submit findings for publication
• Installs and maintains research equipment
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management
• Trains junior-level staff
• Plans experiments and short-term goals
• May require travel in order to service various research sites

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 science or a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of related research 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 not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$43,000.00 - $48,000.00 annually determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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: Research Analysis

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