Part-Time Research Technician

OPTOMETRY (BL-OPT-IUBLA)

Lim Laboratory is seeking part-time research technician to start after March 1, 2026. The laboratory investigates neurodegenerative disorders, including glaucoma, using in vivo and ex vivo imaging with multiphoton microscopy.

• Assists the Principal Investigator in conducting sponsored research using mouse models.
• Maintains laboratory mice.
• Performs small animal surgery, tissue preparation and immunohistochemical staining.
• Plans animal experiments and reports results.
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management.
• Trains junior-level staff.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Required

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory animals and molecular biology techniques

Required

• Proficient communication skills

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)

Career Level:

Part Time Employee

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Job Function:
Part Time Employee

Job Family:
Part Time Employee

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