Laboratory Research Specialist

One of the first human genetics departments in the country, the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. Currently ranked 5th in the nation among Genetics Departments for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding, received in 2023, the department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.

This position represents an opportunity to join a dynamic, NIH-funded research team working collaboratively to define novel mechanisms controlling a novel bone-derived hormone that regulates systemic mineral metabolism, using approaches spanning mouse genetics, molecular biology, physiology, and single-cell genomics.

Responsibilities

• Leads research activities and protocol development that require expertise in the application and adaptation of various research techniques and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, including preventive maintenance, scheduling repairs as needed, service agreement negotiations, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and maintaining an active list of vendors to respond to equipment loss.
• Supervises, mentors, and provides training for junior-level staff.
• Prepares summary data reports and creates and maintains databases for storage and analysis.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local and federal regulations.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop and maintain the budget.
• Establishes core operating goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• May develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for research projects and related work.

Requirements

• Master's degree in science with 4 years of research experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in science with 6 years of research experience.

Skills

• 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.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and is an in-person role located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pay

$58,807.96 - 63,807.96 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department.

Benefits

• 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)