Biorepository Laboratory Technician Jobs

HEREDITARY GENOMICS LAB (IN-HGNL-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.

• Reviews sample reports and identifies specimens requiring troubleshooting or replacements.
• Sets priorities for sample processing.
• Coordinates and ensures proper processing of samples for the biorepository laboratory.
• Ensures SOPs are up to date and creates new SOPs as needed.
• Maintains specimen tracking and data entry for sample processing.
• Verifies data and supporting material is properly uploaded to databases.
• Trains new employees per process SOPs.

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 / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree (biology, chemistry, or biotechnology preferred) plus 4 years of laboratory experience; OR
• Master's degree (biology, chemistry, or biotechnology preferred) plus 1 year of laboratory experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• 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

$41,808.00 - $54,350.40 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:

• Dental insurance
• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Biorepository

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