Department
HEREDITARY GENOMICS LAB (IN-HGNL-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. Currently ranked 5th in the nation among Genetics Departments for NIH Funding, received in 2023, 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
- Performs specimen accessioning.
- Stores, retrieves, and transfers specimens.
- Autoclave biohazard waste.
- Orders and restocks supplies.
- Performs data entry (LIMS and Excel).
General Responsibilities
- Performs daily, weekly, monthly, annual, biennial, preventative maintenance, and function verification of new equipment.
- Applies quality practices (GCP, GLP, GMP, GDP, ISBER) to positively impact environmental/research compliance and quality of samples used in research.
- Identify errors and report findings to management.
- Provides on-call support to facility or equipment alarms on nights and weekends.
QualificationsEDUCATION
Required - High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
Preferred - Bachelor's degree in related field
SKILLS
Required - Proficient communication skills
- 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
Working Conditions / DemandsThe 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 InformationThis position is 100% grant-funded.
Work LocationIU Indianapolis campus
Advertised Salary$34,403.20 to $39,403.20 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department
Benefits OverviewFor 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 ClassificationCareer Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Biorepository
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