Research Technician

Join us as a Research Technician at Indiana University in our inner ear research group at the Indiana School of Medicine.

We study the pathophysiology of the inner ear using a novel human stem cell–derived 3D inner ear organoid model in conjunction with genetic mouse models. Our work focuses on genetically–mediated hair cell and neuronal degeneration to identify cellular networks that lead to cell death and to discover molecules that can prevent degeneration.

Our dynamic research team includes Rick Nelson, MD, PhD, and Eri Hashino, PhD. Publications from our group include Stem Cells, Stem Cell Reports, Molecular Therapy, and Cell Stem Cell.

• Perform a wide variety of complex experiments and report results.
• Keep organized analytical data of performed experiments.
• Provide support for equipment maintenance as needed.
• Act as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training.
• Maintain laboratory supply requisition and management.
• May train junior–level staff.
• May help plan experiments or short–term goals.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field.

Required Skills

• Proficient 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.

Preferred

• Willingness to learn mouse husbandry and handling.

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.

The role requires the ability to communicate, move about the work environment, operate laboratory equipment, move objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and work near moving mechanical parts. Essential functions can be performed with or without an accommodation.

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions.
• Health care 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).

Indiana University is an equal‑opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non‑Discrimination for contact information.