integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.
Job Summary- Leads research activities and protocol development to ensure best practice and effective processes.
- Researches, recommends, and implements changes to biorepository laboratory protocols for storage, collection, and analyzation of specimen.
- Supervises, mentors, and provides training for junior-level staff.
- Prepares summary data reports and creates and maintains databases for storage and analysis.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable local and federal regulations.
- Maintains equipment, including preventive maintenance, scheduling repairs as needed, service agreement negotiations, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and maintaining an active list of vendors to respond to equipment loss.
- May design and conduct a wide range of complex experiments.
- Manages efficient lab workflow, process improvements and compliance with quality standards.
- Monitors accurate documentation of sample collection, processing, storage conditions, and chain of custody records.
QualificationsCombinations 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 a related field
Preferred
- Master's degree in a related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 4 years of laboratory experience
Preferred
- 4 years accessioning 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
Preferred
- Accessioning experience using Laboratory Information Management System, OpenSpecimen
Working Conditions / DemandsThe 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.
Additional InformationThis position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Work LocationIU Indianapolis
Advertised Salary$65,000.00 - 75,000.00 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department
Benefits OverviewFor 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 ClassificationCareer Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Biorepository
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