Biomarker Lab Supervisor (Research Analyst)

HEREDITARY GENOMICS DIVISION (IN-HGN-IUINA)

One of the first human genetics departments in the country, the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at IU School of Medicine has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. The department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.

The Biomarker Assay Lab is a high-throughput, highly automated laboratory utilizing immunoassay platforms for analysis of research samples.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, manages laboratory staff. 
• Maintains project timelines.
• Monitors data quality for the Biomarker Lab.
• Troubleshoots issues with processes, instruments, and analyses within the lab.
• Develops protocols for experiments.
• Monitors adherence to protocols. 
• Assists with or performs laboratory experiments for which they have developed methods. 
• Works closely with the Laboratory Director to ensure the quality of the data being collected and maintain operations within the lab.

General Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex and intricate laboratory experiments.
• Leads protocol development, data analysis and report preparation.
• Maintains safety records and ensures safety/compliance procedures and protocols are followed.
• Hires, trains, and supervises lab staff and student employees; assures observation of safety policies.
• Maintains fiscal accountability of the program and approves all expenditures for the lab.
• May develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for research projects and related work.
• May present research findings to staff, leadership, and external partners.

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 / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Master's degree in science related field plus 3 years of research experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in science related field plus 6 years of research experience.

Preferred

• Lab bench and data analysis experience. 
• Leadership experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Must have an understanding of scientific theory and practical knowledge methodology.

Preferred

• Demonstrates comfort/experience with bench work.

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.

IU Indianapolis

This is an in-person position. 

$59,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department.  

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: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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