Department Information

Stark Neurosciences Research Institute's mission is to bring together the scientific community in a dynamic, collaborative organization that advances discovery of neuroscience-related disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies, as well as disseminates and applies this knowledge to prevent, treat, and cure disease. Stark Neurosciences Research Institute's research is not only reflected across departments at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine, but at several universities and institutions.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance in all aspects of animal model development including, but not limited to, imaging, preparing reagents and biological samples, cryotomy, tabulating and calculating data, mouse handling, dosing, and necropsy.
• Develops and tests new protocols for experimental projects.
• Follows established research protocols surrounding proper handling, processing, shipping, storage, and documentation of specimens and compounds.
• Prepares research summaries and assists in progress report development and writing of manuscripts.
• Collects specimens, including, but not limited to, blood, microbiological swabbing, and tissues.
• Calculates, reconstitutes, and maintains reagents.
• Sets up and maintains laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Understands and adheres to strict regulatory standards set by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Radiation Safety, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Environmental Health and Safety.

General Responsibilities

• Conducts tests across a diverse array of assays using laboratory machinery and computer programs.
• Tests and sets up lab equipment.
• Collects data and prepares reports based upon established protocols.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
• Orders, receives, and inventories laboratory supplies.
• Cleans glassware and maintains laboratory work areas.
• Troubleshoots breakdowns, performs preventive maintenance, and calls for repairs as needed.
• Maintains logs and equipment record books.

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 and 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting; OR
• Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting.

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.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

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.