Research Technician, Neurological Surgery
Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States
NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY (IN-SNEU-IUINA)
The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery provides world‑class clinical care, education and research in neurosurgery and related neurosciences. Researchers in the Department of Neurological Surgery are passionate about developing innovative techniques and increasing the success of proven treatments to give patients the best chance for healing and recovery. Whether through clinical and laboratory research projects or involvement in multi‑center clinical trials and databases, neurological surgery researchers dedicate their life's work to advancing treatment solutions in this critical area of medicine. Faculty and staff are participating in several nationwide clinical trials.
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.
Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results.
Organizes analytical data of performed experiments. May submit findings for publication.
Installs and maintains research equipment.
Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.
Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
Trains junior‑level staff.
Plans experiments and short‑term goals.
May require travel to service various research sites.
Education
Bachelor's degree in science or a related field.
Work Experience
2 years of related research experience.
Skills
Proficient with written and verbal 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.
Highly thorough and dependable.
Possesses a high degree of initiative.
Ability to build strong customer relationships.
Physical Requirements
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.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Health care 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)
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Analysis
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
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The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery provides world‑class clinical care, education and research in neurosurgery and related neurosciences. Researchers in the Department of Neurological Surgery are passionate about developing innovative techniques and increasing the success of proven treatments to give patients the best chance for healing and recovery. Whether through clinical and laboratory research projects or involvement in multi‑center clinical trials and databases, neurological surgery researchers dedicate their life's work to advancing treatment solutions in this critical area of medicine. Faculty and staff are participating in several nationwide clinical trials.
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.
Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results.
Organizes analytical data of performed experiments. May submit findings for publication.
Installs and maintains research equipment.
Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.
Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
Trains junior‑level staff.
Plans experiments and short‑term goals.
May require travel to service various research sites.
Education
Bachelor's degree in science or a related field.
Work Experience
2 years of related research experience.
Skills
Proficient with written and verbal 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.
Highly thorough and dependable.
Possesses a high degree of initiative.
Ability to build strong customer relationships.
Physical Requirements
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.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Health care 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)
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Analysis
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
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