Part-Time Research Technician
Company:
Indiana University Bloomington
Job Location:
Bloomington, Indiana
Category:
Laboratory and Research
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Job ID: 318193
Department
OPTOMETRY (BL-OPT-IUBLA)
Job Summary
Lim Laboratory is seeking part-time research technician to start after March 1, 2026. The laboratory investigates neurodegenerative disorders, including glaucoma, using in vivo and ex vivo imaging with multiphoton microscopy.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Assists the Principal Investigator in conducting sponsored research using mouse models.
- Maintains laboratory mice.
- Performs small animal surgery, tissue preparation and immunohistochemical staining.
- Plans animal experiments and reports results.
- Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
- Trains junior-level staff.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- Demonstrated experience in laboratory animals and molecular biology techniques
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills
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: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee