Job description
Department
MEDICAL & MOLECULAR GENETICS (IN-MMGE-IUINA)
Department Information
One of the first human genetics departments in the country, the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at IU School of Medicine has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. The department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Contributes to ongoing research projects in the group, with particular contributions to maintenance of stem cell cultures, gene editing, and cellular reprogramming.
- Works to train junior lab members and oversee continued operations of the research lab.
- Performs stem cell differentiation, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, cellular reprogramming.
- Responsible for oversight and coordination between collaborating labs at multiple institutions.
- Responsible for oversight of lab staff and graduate students, preparation of reports for funding agencies, maintenance and writing of lab protocols.
General Responsibilities
- Leads research activities and protocol development.
- 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.
- May design and conduct a wide range of complex experiments.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in a science related field
Preferred
- Master's degree in a sciences related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 3 years of laboratory research experience
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Preferred
- Experience in stem cell cultures and differentiation
- Strong molecular biology background
Working Conditions / Demands
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.
Additional Information
This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.
Work Location
IUPUI
Indianapolis, Indiana
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
Selected candidate will be offered $39,332.80 - $56,659.20 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Laboratory Research
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