Part-Time Biology Research Assistant
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

BIOLOGY (BL-BI-IUBLA)

Department Information

We are a large unified department with strong undergraduate degrees, nationally-ranked graduate programs, and world-class research spanning the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems - from ecosystems to microbiology and developmental biology, from evolution to cell biology, from molecular biology to systems biology, bioinformatics, and genomics. This is an exciting time for Biology - enormous advances in global genome analysis coupled with unprecedented developments in interdisciplinary research have made the 21st century the Century of Biology. We invite you to join us in these exciting times.

The Department of Biology is part of The College of Arts + Sciences, the oldest and largest academic division of Indiana University. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Check out our initiatives at college.indiana.edu.

Job Summary

This position is a Research Technician in the Tracey Lab. This is an excellent opportunity for recently graduated (or soon to graduate) undergraduate students who wish to get research experience before applying to graduate school. Each of the technicians in the Tracey lab has successfully transitioned to PhD programs after 2-3 years in this role.

General Responsibilities

• Maintains Drosophila (fruit fly) stocks, monitor health of stock.
• Determines cause of unhealthy stock and administers proper care procedures accordingly. Master genetic characteristics of each strain.
• Monitors and remembers culture conditions from one generation of stock to the next.
• Maintains records of stock maintenance.
• Orders supplies for the laboratory.
• Prepares bacteriology plates, prepares stock solutions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Some college with coursework in biology or related field

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Biology

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to follow written instructions and keep accurate records
• Responsible and attentive to detail
• Good organizational skills
• Demonstrated decision making skills necessary since this position operates under very limited supervision
• Demonstrates good judgment

Working Conditions / Demands

Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time with upper part of the body positioned forward over microscope eye tubes. Repetitive work with the hands to manipulate stock vials. Moving stock trays (less than 10 pounds) and discard trays (more than 10 pounds) each day.

Work Location

Biology Building

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$13.00 - $16.00 per hour depending on experience

Work Hours

Part-time with hours capped at 29 per week.

Benefits Overview

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.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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