Research Technician

Job Summary

A Research Technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Stephanie Hurwitz, MD, PhD. The Hurwitz lab focuses on understanding mechanisms that guide hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) homing and egress to and from the bone marrow.

In particular, the lab is interested in the roles of nano-sized, secreted extracellular vesicles in mediating cell-cell crosstalk between HSCs and bone marrow niche cells.

The overarching goal of the Hurwitz lab is to better understand and improve outcomes for patients undergoing HSC transplantation.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of in vitro and in vivo studies that involve mouse models, and human and mouse tissues and cell lines.
• Employs techniques including (but not limited to) mouse breeding and weaning, tissue culture, flow cytometry, western blotting, PCR, and confocal microscopy.
• Assists in lab ordering.
• Assists in regulatory procedures and protocols (ex. IACUC, IRB, chemical safety, radiation safety, and controlled substances).
• Serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel.

General Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results.
• Organizes analytical data of performed experiments. May submit findings for publication.
• Installs and maintains research equipment.
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
• Trains junior-level staff.
• Plans experiments and short-term goals.
• May require travel in order to service various research sites.

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

Required

2 years of related research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University

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
• 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.

Additional Information

The ideal candidate for the research technician position in the Hurwitz lab is well-organized, detail-oriented, curious, and motivated.

Must be willing to work with mouse colonies. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to several projects resulting in co-authorship on papers.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Mastery

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Research

Job Family : Research Analysis

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