Part-Time Research Technician

Department

OPTOMETRY (BL-OPT-IUBLA)

Job Summary

The Lee Laboratory at the Indiana University School of Optometry is seeking a part-time research technician to support research on neural circuit plasticity in retinal degeneration vision restoration. Responsibilities include mouse colony management, tissue preparation and staining, assistance with experiments, maintenance of laboratory records, reports routinely, and manages laboratory equipment and supplies essential to the function of everyday activities in the lab.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with ex-vivo and in-vitro research using mouse models.
• Maintains mouse colonies and assists with animal handling, treatment, and tissue collection.
• Process biological samples, including tissue collection, sectioning, and immunohistochemical staining.
• Prepares reagents and assists with laboratory experiments.
• Assists with planning animal experiments and reports results.
• Maintain accurate mouse colony record and experimental documentation.
• Maintains laboratory supplies, inventory, and organization.
• Follows approved animal-care and laboratory safety procedures.
• Works closely with the principal investigator (PI) and other laboratory personnel to support ongoing research projects.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors degree in biology, neuroscience, or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Experience handling laboratory mice or assisting with mouse colony management.
• Previous laboratory experience in molecular or cellular biology.
• Experience assisting with animal surgeries and related procedures.

SKILLS

Required

• Effective communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently after training and seek guidance when needed.

Preferred

• Ability to assist with animal surgeries and procedures.
• Demonstrated organizational skills including accurate maintenance of laboratory records and experimental data.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team and communicate efficiently.

Work Hours

Approximately 10 - 20 hours per week (depending on laboratory needs)

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare 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)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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