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MOLECULAR GENETICS (IN-MOLG-IUINA)

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.

Research within the lab focuses upon the differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells into various neural lineage cells for in vitro disease modeling. This laboratory is under the direction of Principle Investigator, Jason Meyer, PhD.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts a wide range of experiments in cellular reprogramming to generate new lines of induced pluripotent stem cells, as well as differentiation into neurons and astrocytes.
• Prepares reports and conducts analyses of performed experiments.
• Performs complex techniques or procedures such as cell culture (human stem cell lines), including cellular reprogramming and astrocyte differentiation, cell biology (ex. flow cytometry & histology), microscopy (ex. confocal and multiphoton microscopy), molecular biology (ex. DNA and RNA, including cloning), and gene editing (CRISPR/Cas9).
• Responsible for laboratory ordering.
• Maintains equipment & laboratory.
• Performs regulatory procedures and protocols (ex. IACUC, IRB, chemical safety, radiation safety, and
  controlled substances).
• Performs technical archiving.
• Provides training (techniques, equipment use, and analysis) to research technicians, post docs, graduate students, and/or undergraduate students.
• Serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
• Participates in the tabulation and computation of project results.
• Prepares project research reports and analyses.
• Communicates with collaborators to facilitate transfer of data, samples, and other materials.

General Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results.
• Keeps organized analytical data of performed experiments.
• Provides support for equipment maintenance as needed.
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
• May train junior-level staff.
• May help plan experiments or short-term goals.

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

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field.

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.
• Highly thorough and dependable.

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.

IUPUI

Indianapolis, Indiana

$31,200.00 - $39,436.80 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department.

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.

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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