Research Analyst, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research
Indiana University

Department

PED-HEME/ONC BASIC RESEARCH (IN-PHMB-IUINA)

Department Information

The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 200 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness.

With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond.

Job Summary

The Peltier Lab is seeking to hire a highly motivated and dependable Career Research Analyst. The Peltier Lab studies the regulation of immunity by long noncoding RNAs. Our current focus is understanding how long noncoding RNAs regulate T cells that cause acute graft-versus-host disease after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts in vitro and in vivo bone marrow transplantation, graft-versus-host disease, and immunology experiments.
• Conducts routine molecular biology techniques especially RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, cytotoxicity assays, cloning, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, tissue culture, ELISAs, and flow cytometry.
• Assists with mouse colony maintenance.
• Assists other team members in their projects when needed.
• Provides guidance and support to junior-level staff in laboratory operations.
• Collects, analyzes, and processes research data, reporting to the Principal Investigator or their designee.
• Works in collaboration with Principal Investigator or their designee on other projects as needed.
• Assists with lab ordering and administrative aspects.
• Assists with bio-safety, radiation safety and regulatory compliance related to both animal and human subject research specimens.
• Maintains safety records and ensures safety and compliance procedures and protocols are followed.
• Assists with equipment maintenance.
• Participates in laboratory meetings.
• Responsible for accurate research record keeping.

General Responsibilities

• Performs complex and intricate laboratory 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.
• Provides guidance and support to junior-level staff in laboratory operations.
• May develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for research projects and related work.

Qualifications

This position is posted at the Career Career Level but may be filled at the Core Career Level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.

Career Requirements:

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 related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree in related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years of related work experience.

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.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Core Requirements:

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 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.
• 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.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

CORE: $45,000 - $50,000 per year based on experience, skill level, education, and training.

CAREER: $55,000 - $65,000 per year based on experience, skill level, education, and training.

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: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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