Research Technician

PULMONARY (IN-PULM-IUINA)

The Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the US and is annually ranked among the top medical schools in the US by US News & World Report. Researchers in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at the IU School of Medicine pursue a variety of basic, translational and clinical research projects in the fields of pulmonary and critical care medicine. Studies are conducted in facilities located on the school's Indianapolis campus, its affiliated hospitals and in collaboration with investigators in other IU School of Medicine divisions and centers and at other academic institutions. Division research is funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs, non-profit organizations, foundations and industry.

The person in this role will work as a part of the research team and in a close cooperation or under the supervision of senior researchers to study the molecular mechanisms of pulmonary hypertension and investigate the potential therapeutic targets.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains the mice and rat colonies (breeding, tagging, collecting samples for phenotyping, etc.).
• Assists students, postdocs and senior scientists with animal surgeries, collecting and freezing animal samples.
• Performs biochemical analysis of frozen cells and tissues (Western blotting, Elisa, other assays).
• Analyzes obtained experimental results, preparing figures for scientific publications.
• Operates laboratory instruments and performing equipment maintenance.
• Follows biosafety and chemical safety protocols.
• Assists in the development of operating procedures and guidelines.
• Participates in weekly laboratory meeting.
• Maintains the accurate record of performed experiments.
• Maintains the inventories of laboratory supplies and samples.
• Orders laboratory supplies.

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.

This position is posted at the Intermediate Career Level but may be filled at the Foundational Career Level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.

Intermediate Requirements :

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Related experience or education in a research laboratory. 

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.

Preferred

• Ability to efficiently work as team member.
• Seeks to acquire new knowledge.
• Demonstrates high organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment under several tasks. 
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Foundational Requirements:

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field highly desired.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Related experience or education in a research laboratory. 

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.

Preferred

• Ability to efficiently work as team member.
• Seeks to acquire new knowledge.
• Demonstrates high organizational skill, time management and priority setting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment under several tasks.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

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.

Must be comfortable handling rodents and rodent samples.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

IUPUI Campus

Indianapolis, Indiana

Intermediate Salary Range: $38,500 - $41,500 per year based on experience.

Foundational Salary Range: $34,000 - $37,000 per year based on experience. 

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 .

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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