Research Analyst, Pediatric Infectious Disease

Department

PED-INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARC (IN-PIFB-IUINA)

Department Information

The Department of Pediatrics employs nearly 1,000 faculty and staff who work alongside employees of Riley Hospital for Children and students of Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine (IUSM) to make Riley Childrens Health Indianas largest and most skilled pediatric system. At IUSM, our mission and core values define who we are, how we act, and what we aspire to accomplish.

Job Summary

The Division of Pediatrics Infectious Disease is seeking a Research Analyst. This position performs a wide range of tasks that optimizes the overall efficiency and productivity of the entire laboratory.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Financial (e.g., ordering supplies, reagents, and mice; LARC expense allocation) Organization and Inventory (e.g., refrigerator, -20 freezer, -80 freezer, liquid nitrogen).
• Mouse colony management of KO and transgenic lines (weaning and genotyping) and Resistant and Susceptible lines (weaning). Assist with mouse experiments (e.g., iv, ip, and ro injections; oral gavage; health monitoring) and lab experiments (e.g., preparing samples for flow cytometry; extracting DNA/RNA, FlowJo data analysis; graphing results)
• General lab tasks (e.g., oversee new personnel training, routine maintenance (calibration and cleaning) of laboratory equipment, preparing buffers and media, and preparing and testing parasite

stabilite stocks).

• Biosafety and Chemical safety compliance including (but not limited to): Biosafety Level 2 work, proper waste disposal (coordinated through IU Environmental Health and Safety), hazardous material shipping and handling (training is provided), and oversee annual lab inspection.

General Responsibilities

• Performs moderately complex experiments while following research techniques and procedures.
• Develops procedures and protocols in collaboration with leadership.
• Prepares research reports or analyses for projects.
• Maintains safety records and ensures safety/compliance procedures and protocols are followed.
• May provide guidance and support to junior-level staff in laboratory operations.

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.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors degree in related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Some related work experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient 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.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

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 not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Additional Information

The annual salary range for this position is $48,000.00 - $58,000.00. Salary may be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

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: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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