Part-Time Lab Research Assistant, Stark Neurosciences Research Institute

STARK NEUROSCIENCES RES INST (IN-SNRI-IUINA)

Stark Neurosciences Research Institute's mission is to bring together the scientific community in a dynamic, collaborative organization that advances discovery of neuroscience-related disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies, as well as disseminates and applies this knowledge to prevent, treat and cure disease. Stark Neurosciences Research Institute's research is not only reflected across departments at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine, but at several universities and institutions.

The part-time lab research assistant will assist research laboratories as part of the Research Facilities and Operations Team within Stark Neurosciences Research Institute at Indiana University School of Medicine in the management of core equipment/shared facilities.

• Maintains shared resources such as dry ice and liquid nitrogen (LN2), and carbon dioxide (CO2).
• Monitors incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and large equipment deliveries.
• Oversees services essential to the function of everyday laboratory activities.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting; OR
• Associate’s degree and 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting.

• Ability to understand instructions, laboratory, and lab safety skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Training and teaching skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of scientific instrumentation.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365.

Physical and mental demands the role regularly requires includes 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 accommodation.

Equipment utilized:
Autoclave, dishwasher, water filtration systems, CO2 incubators, centrifuges, biological safety cabinets, computers (Microsoft Windows).

• 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)

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