Research Associate
IUPUI
Bloomington, IN (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Posting Details Position Details Title Research Associate Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Genomics And Bioinformatics Location Bloomington Position Summary Research Associate - Indiana University (Bloomington, IN). Assist in the conduct of research, including isolating nucleic acid samples for quantification and analysis, PCR , library construction for next-generation sequencing; provide technical support and services for scientists working in fields such as biology, biochemistry, and health sciences; performance and documentation of bench experiment, organization and maintenance of lab space, and other lab assignments. Basic Qualifications Requires Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or closely related field plus 2 years' experience as a Research Associate, Science Associate, Research Engineer , or related role. Requires demonstrated proficiency with isolating nucleic acid samples for quantification and analysis, DNA fragmentation, molecular cloning, primer design, and PCR . Department Contact for Questions For inquiries, please contact David Merritt (davmerri@iu.edu). Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 08/03/2026 Expected Start Date Posting Number IU-101578-2026