Part-Time Research Technician

Overview

Lim Laboratory is seeking a 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.

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory animals and molecular biology techniques.

• Proficient communication skills.

• 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:

Part‑Time Employee

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Job Function:
Part‑Time Employee

Job Family:
Part‑Time Employee

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