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ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY (IN-ORTS-IUINA)

Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides collaborative and comprehensive clinical and academic training for the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. The team’s world-class faculty are highly trained in an array of orthopaedic subspecialties and are committed to the continuation of orthopaedic excellence.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting research in hematopoietic-bone cell interactions and bone healing utilizing various research techniques and procedures.
• Responsible for animal handling.
• Performs tasks using MS Office, prism, micro CT reconstruction software, bone histomorphometry software, bone histomorphometry, bone biomechanics, micro CT, X-ray, and dexa imaging.
• Utilizes standard molecular and cell biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, light and fluorescent microscopy, FACS (staining and analysis), and reagent preparation.
• Conducts a wide range of experiments with a degree of independence and willingness to learn new techniques. Ongoing experiments include NIH and VA funded research in aging fracture healing and pain studies as well as alzheimer’s and fracture studies.

General Responsibilities

• Prepares reports and maintains all relevant documentation.
• Prepares supplies for appropriate use in field experiments.
• Monitors inventory levels of needed materials, supplies, and equipment in support of research projects.
• Sets up experiment apparatuses according to established protocols.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related field

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Proficient communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

Preferred

• Experience utilizing standard and/or specialized apparatus or laboratory equipment
• Knowledge in the application and adaptation of numerous research techniques and procedures

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.

This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.

Indianapolis, Indiana

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

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

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

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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