Laboratory Research Specialist

at  Indiana University

JOB SUMMARY

Research within the lab focuses upon the differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells into various neural lineage cells for in vitro disease modeling. As such, candidates for this position will conduct a wide range of experiments in cellular reprogramming to generate new lines of induced pluripotent stem cells, as well as differentiation into neurons, astrocytes, and microglia. This laboratory is under the direction of Principle Investigator, Jason Meyer, PhD.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Performs complex techniques or procedures.
• Performs regulatory procedures/protocols (ex. IACUC, IRB, chemical safety, radiation safety, and controlled substances).
• Responsible for technical archiving.
• Provides training (ex. techniques, equipment use, and analysis) to research technicians, post docs, graduate students, and/or undergraduate students.
• Serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
• Participates in the tabulation and computation of project results.
• Prepares project research reports/analyses.
• Communicates with collaborators to facilitate transfer of data, samples, and other materials.
• Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results.
• Keeps organized analytical data of performed experiments.
• Provides support for equipment maintenance as needed.
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.
• May train junior-level staff.
• Will help plan experiments or short-term goals.

General Responsibilities

• Leads research activities and protocol development that requires expertise in the application and adaptation of various research techniques and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, including preventive maintenance, scheduling repairs as needed, service agreement negotiations, trouble shooting 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.

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.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Performs complex techniques or procedures.
• Performs regulatory procedures/protocols (ex. IACUC, IRB, chemical safety, radiation safety, and controlled substances).
• Responsible for technical archiving.
• Provides training (ex. techniques, equipment use, and analysis) to research technicians, post docs, graduate students, and/or undergraduate students.
• Serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
• Participates in the tabulation and computation of project results.
• Prepares project research reports/analyses.
• Communicates with collaborators to facilitate transfer of data, samples, and other materials.
• Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results.
• Keeps organized analytical data of performed experiments.
• Provides support for equipment maintenance as needed.
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.
• May train junior-level staff.
• Will help plan experiments or short-term goals

General Responsibilities

• Leads research activities and protocol development that requires expertise in the application and adaptation of various research techniques and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, including preventive maintenance, scheduling repairs as needed, service agreement negotiations, trouble shooting 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