Research Technician

DENTISTRY-ORAL HEALTH (IN-DSOH-IUINA) The Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care. Monitors inventory levels of needed materials, supplies, and equipment in support of research projects. Prepares supplies for appropriate use in field experiments. Sets up experiment apparatuses according to established protocols. Prepares reports and maintains all relevant documentation. 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 High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) Preferred Bachelor's degree Preferred Bachelor's degree WORK EXPERIENCE Related experience or education Skills Required Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality 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. This position is grant funded for up to 1 year with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds. IU School of Dentistry 1121 West Michigan Street Indianapolis, Indianapolis 46202 $17.00 per hour 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. Career Level: Foundational FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Research Job Family: Research Analysis Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at View email address on click.appcast.io or by visiting IUPD. #J-18808-Ljbffr