Research Technician

Department Information

Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the nation. The Department of Surgery is the third largest Department within Indiana University School of Medicine. We are committed to the education and development of excellent surgical clinicians, incorporating the skills, knowledge, and competencies essential for providing a high standard of care to residents across the state of Indiana and beyond. Faculty educators in the Department of Surgery strive to advance surgical scientists and their research and aim to instill the leadership qualities that will empower graduates to excel in all practice settings. We are seeking a Research Technician to join our team in the lab of Dr. Troy Markel!

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Performs research assays in a wet lab. These may include ELISA, PCR, tissue preparation, cell culture, and other scientific assays.
• Trains students and other trainees in the lab on assays.

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 2 years experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient 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.

Preferred

• Cell culture and basic wet lab assay skills.