Part-Time Laboratory Research Assistant

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 300 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

The Department of Pediatrics Nephrology Basic Research is seeking a Part-Time Research Technician to join Dr. Schwaderer's lab.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides technical and coordination skills in carrying out animal research projects and perform technical laboratory duties.
• Works with animals (mice).
• Manages and maintains the lab's mouse colony through breeding, ear-tagging, genotyping, weaning, and euthanizing animals.
• Maintains human biobank samples.
• Performs daily animal care and health checks and kidney disease animal models.
• Maintains appropriate storage and records of mouse models, as well as organize Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) records of mice.
• Learns immunofluorescence, PCR, ELISA, and other key lab functions is essential.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of protocols and experimental data, including mouse records.
• Performs laboratory maintenance tasks including equipment maintenance, lab stocks, chemical inventory and safety records, and general lab support as needed.

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 related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE


Preferred

• Some 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.

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

699 Riley Hospital Drive, Riley Research 230

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Work Hours

Max of 29 hours per week

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: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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