Job Summary
The Research Analyst provides a mission critical role in our translational research program where they will be involved in supporting our current drug development program.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Works with our multidisciplinary team, collaborating faculty, industry partners, core services and units across the IU Indianapolis campus and beyond.
General Responsibilities
- Performs complex and intricate laboratory experiments while following research techniques and procedures.
- Develops procedures and protocols in collaboration with leadership.
- Prepares research reports or analyses for projects.
- Maintains safety records and ensures safety / compliance procedures and protocols are followed.
- Provides guidance and support to junior-level staff in laboratory operations.
- May develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for research projects and related work.
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 related field
Preferred
Master's degree in related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
3 years of related work experience
Preferred
Experience with animal studies
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
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Preferred
- Strong cellular and molecular bench research skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
This is an in-person position.
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 : Career
FLSA : Exempt
Job Function : Research
Job Family : Research Analysis
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