Research Technician

Job ID:

318840 Department

PSYCHIATRY

(IN-PSYC-IUINA) Job Summary Department-Specific Responsibilities Supports research operations within the department by preparing and executing rodent-based experiments and performing essential technical components of funded research studies Coordinates study logistics Administers animal treatments Conducts data collection and management Performs routine data analyses Prepares chemicals and reagents Maintains accurate study documentation to ensure quality, compliance, and reproducibility 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 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 SKILLS Required Proficient written and verbal 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. Work Location Indianapolis, Indiana 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:

Intermediate FLSA:

Nonexempt Job Function:

Research Job Family:

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