Biorepository Research Assistant

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient, aspire to excellence every day, and demonstrate compassion in their service.

About the role

The Biorepository Research Assistant assists with coordination of Biorepository operations to ensure quality specimens are acquired and processed in a timely manner. This role communicates with researchers regarding their sample requests, processes samples according to investigator protocols, and coordinates operations with hospital and clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Process samples manually according to established SOPs and investigator protocols.
• Perform pre-analytical processing including sorting, centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, and completing study-required documentation.
• Coordinate biorepository operations with assessment teams, operating rooms, surgical pathology labs, clinics, and other hospital/clinical areas.
• Handle shipping and storage of samples as required by study protocols.
• Extract data from source documents and complete database entries.
• Maintain accurate records of all processes and transactions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff for collection and distribution of specimens.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related science (e.g., medical technology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology) is preferred.
• Scientific training in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Ability to operate clinical laboratory instruments.
• Knowledge of human anatomy is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule

Full-Time, Days – Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness through government programs (qualifying participants may have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven after meeting specific criteria).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you.
• Healthy Results – Participation in team member wellness programs awards points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck.