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Location: IU School of Medicine

Department: IUSM - Neurological Surgery

Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Announcement:

• Independently molecular biology and biochemical analyses including Western blotting, protein assays, PCR, DNA and RNA sequencing and report results.
• Performing biopsies, bioluminescence imaging and drug administration on mice.
• Testing of small molecules in cultured cells and related analyses including flow cytometry and microscopy.
• Advanced molecular biology techniques including plasmid construction, bacterial culture, plasmid purification, and related analyses
• Assist with the maintenance of regulatory monitoring and paperwork (IACUC, Biosafety, Laboratory Safety, and Radiation Safety).,
• Keeps organized analytical data of performed experiments
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training
• Responsible for the initiation, monitoring, completion, and reporting of complex and intricate laboratory experiments
• Organizes and implements data review and analysis.
• Prepares research summaries and assists in progress report development.
• Participate in lab meeting presentations. Review literature to identify suitable procedures and methods.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science or a related field
• Doctorate degree (PhD) in science or a related field or terminal degree required

• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Excellent communication skills
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Expertise in biochemical and molecular biology analyses, protein, DNA and RNA sequencing.
• Experience in animal related studies (e.g. mouse IP/IV drug administration and tissue dissection)
• Tissue culture experience
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience analyzing sequencing data / bioinformatics.

Department Contact for Questions:

OAA #: IUSM012022016

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