Research Technician

at  Indiana University

JOB SUMMARY

This research position in the Department of Dermatology will be part of a team that performs research aimed at deciphering the biological processes that promote pathological tissue inflammation and fibrosis.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Performs research experiments in genetic manipulation in mice.
• Plans, conducts, and analyzes results of research experiments.
• Performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.
• Records observations and measurements and reports results.
• May be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• May assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering and stocking of materials and equipment, and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.
• Performs PCR, histology and other molecular procedures using laboratory equipment.
• Monitors and assists with purchasing of laboratory supplies and materials.
• Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.
• Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
• May supervise the care of research animals; perform minor animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.

General Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management
• May train junior-level staff.
• May help plan experiments or short-term goals.

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 research experiments in genetic manipulation in mice.
• Plans, conducts, and analyzes results of research experiments.
• Performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.
• Records observations and measurements and reports results.
• May be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• May assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering and stocking of materials and equipment, and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.
• Performs PCR, histology and other molecular procedures using laboratory equipment.
• Monitors and assists with purchasing of laboratory supplies and materials.
• Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.
• Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
• May supervise the care of research animals; perform minor animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis

General Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management
• May train junior-level staff.
• May help plan experiments or short-term goals