Research Technician, Stark Neurosciences Research Institute
Indiana University
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Indianapolis, IN
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Posted April 3, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Performs pre-clinical imaging research in collaboration with investigators throughout the IU School of Medicine and associates (IU, IU Indianapolis (IUI), Purdue, and/or industry partners).
- Operates, calibrates, and sets up equipment used to acquire physiologic data.
- Performs experimental procedures with lab animals, gains vascular access and performs injections.
- Provides coordination of study logistics associated with animal transportation, study scheduling, and training of colleagues and investigators.
- Assists with inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies and cleaning of laboratory.
- 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.
Commitments
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
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.
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Career Level: Intermediate
Job Function: Research
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date.
This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.
To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online.
You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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Telephone: 812-856-1234
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Requirements
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates 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.
Education
- (Not required) – Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
- (Not required) – Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience.
- (Not required) – Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
- (Not required) – EDUCATION
- (Not required) – Bachelor's degree in science or a related field.
STARK NEUROSCIENCES RES INST (IN-SNRI-IUINA)
Stark Neurosciences Research Institute's mission is to bring together the scientific community in a dynamic, collaborative organization that advances discovery of neuroscience-related disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies, as well as disseminate and apply this knowledge to prevent, treat, and cure disease. Stark Neurosciences Research Institute's research is not only reflected across departments at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine, but at several universities and institutions.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Performs pre-clinical imaging research in collaboration with investigators throughout the IU School of Medicine and associates (IU, IU Indianapolis (IUI), Purdue, and/or industry partners).
Operates, calibrates, and sets up equipment used to acquire physiologic data.
Performs experimental procedures with lab animals, gains vascular access and performs injections.
Provides summary analysis for investigators.
Provides coordination of study logistics associated with animal transportation, study scheduling, and training of colleagues and investigators.
Assists with inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies and cleaning of laboratory.
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 a related field.
Skills
Required
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrates 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.
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Analysis
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
Stark Neurosciences Research Institute's mission is to bring together the scientific community in a dynamic, collaborative organization that advances discovery of neuroscience-related disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies, as well as disseminate and apply this knowledge to prevent, treat, and cure disease. Stark Neurosciences Research Institute's research is not only reflected across departments at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine, but at several universities and institutions.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Performs pre-clinical imaging research in collaboration with investigators throughout the IU School of Medicine and associates (IU, IU Indianapolis (IUI), Purdue, and/or industry partners).
Operates, calibrates, and sets up equipment used to acquire physiologic data.
Performs experimental procedures with lab animals, gains vascular access and performs injections.
Provides summary analysis for investigators.
Provides coordination of study logistics associated with animal transportation, study scheduling, and training of colleagues and investigators.
Assists with inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies and cleaning of laboratory.
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 a related field.
Skills
Required
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrates 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.
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Analysis
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234