Research Technician, Pediatrics Infectious Disease Research

PED-INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARC (IN-PIFB-IUINA) The Department of Pediatrics employs nearly 1,000 faculty and staff who work alongside employees of Riley Hospital for Children and students of Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine (IUSM) to make Riley Children's Health Indiana's largest and most skilled pediatric system. At IUSM, our mission and core values define who we are, how we act, and what we aspire to accomplish. The research technician assists the Principal Investigator (PI), within the Wells Center for Pediatric Research and the Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Global Health. The Data Lab conducts research on biomarkers and mechanisms underlying brain injury in severe malaria and traumatic brain injury, with laboratory-based research and data analysis conducted at IUSM in Indianapolis. The lab's research profile includes parasite culture, stem cell culture, microscopy, immunofluorescence imaging, Western blot, flow cytometry, single-analyte and bead-based multiplex enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing for protein biomarkers, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, and genotyping; biostatistics and bioinformatics data analysis extending to proteomics, metabolomics, and transcriptomics is a key area of research and will be a central skill set needed for this role in addition to managing day-today lab operations and ensuring the continuity and quality of active projects. Department-Specific Responsibilities Conducts biostatistics and bioinformatics research data analysisPerforms laboratory support tasks (inventory management, placing orders, maintaining supplies)Provides general research support (documentation, data organization, support for ongoing manuscripts/projects)Assists with experimental planning and coordination with graduate trainees General Responsibilities Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports resultsOrganizes analytical data of performed experiments. May submit findings for publicationInstalls and maintains research equipmentActs as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for trainingMaintains laboratory supply requisition and managementTrains junior-level staffPlans experiments and short-term goalsMay require travel in order to service various research sites 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 a related field Required WORK EXPERIENCE 2 years of related research experience Skills Required Proficient communication skillsMaintains a high degree of professionalismDemonstrates time management and priority setting skillsDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityPossesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environmentHighly thorough and dependablePossesses a high degree of initiativeAbility to build strong customer relationships 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. Indianapolis, Indiana $43,000.00 - $48,000.00 annually determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insuranceHealth savings account with generous IU contributionsHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsBasic group life insurance paid by IUVoluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insuranceBase retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vestingVoluntary supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each yearGenerous paid time off plansPaid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer eventsEmployee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure. Career Level: Mastery FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Research Job Family: Research Analysis Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. 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