Research Technician

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (IN-OBGY-IUINA)

The Hawkins Lab  in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Indiana University School of Medicine, is seeking a research technician to join our team to study a novel genetically engineered mouse model of ovarian endometriosis and the tumor microenvironment leading to ovarian cancer.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Handles mice independently after appropriate training.
• Manages the rodent (mouse) breeding colony with supervision.
• Performs tail genotyping with supervision by in-house PCR and/or mail-out genotyping service.
• Assists with experiments, including surgical procedures in mice, molecular biology experiments (e.g., preparation of tissue for histology and staining, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, PCR, RT-qPCR), and human and mouse cell culture work.
• Analyzes data and reports findings to the lab group and/or Principal Investigator (PI).
• Communicates results, including creating tables and display figures.
• Collaborates with team members to support and ensure the success of the studies.
• Trains the next generation of scientists at the bench.

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.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in science or 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

Preferred

• Highly motivated
• Interest in working with mice
• Interest in gaining additional experience in female reproductive tract studies in genetically engineered mice

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.

Walther Hall (R3)

908 West Walnut Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

$39,803.20 - $44,803.20 per year based on experience and school and departmental equity

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: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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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