Laboratory Research Specialist

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Job description

Department

PSYCHOLOGICAL & BRAIN SCIENCES (BL-PSY-IUBLA)

Department Information

Interdisciplinary approach + Innovation + Collaboration = The Gill Center

The Gill Center for Biomolecular Science at Indiana University provides the field of neuroscience with a unique platform for innovation. Powered by the extraordinary vision and commitment of Linda and Jack Gill, together with the College of Arts + Sciences (The College), the Gill Center brings together world-class scientists and state-of-the-art facilities in an atmosphere of unimpeded experimentation. The result is real and rapid progress on understanding issues such as pain, addiction, stress, and dementia. The Gill Chairs, recruited from outside the university in order to promote the expansion of IU's neuroscience community, are selected not only for their individual records of excellence, but also for their ability to contribute to and influence ongoing center research. More information can be found here.

More specifically, the individual hired for this open Laboratory research assistant position will work in the lab of Dr. Andrea Hohmann, Ph.D.

More information about Hohmann's research may be found here.

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Job Summary

The Hohmann Laboratory is focused on identifying novel therapeutic strategies for suppressing pain that lack abuse liability and unwanted side effects. The approaches used in the laboratory include behavioral, neurophysiological, molecular/biochemical, histology, immunostaining, microscopy and behavior studies.

The laboratory research specialist conducts behavioral experiments with rats and mice, operates behavioral-testing equipment (particularly for intravenous drug self-administration and conditioned place preference studies), and maintains behavioral equipment. Handles and tests rats, flushes intravenous jugular catheters, assists with animal surgeries, maintains data records and testing equipment, performs post- surgical monitoring of animal health status, and assists with data entry and creating graphical displays. Collaborates with other labs regarding experiments conducted and the results obtained to assess and recommend potential changes to research projects. Perform procedures for the lab to assess neuropathology of animals.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a science related field and three years of laboratory research experience.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

Proficient communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. Highly thorough and dependable. Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a science related field.

Working Conditions / Demands

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.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$38,931 - $50,000

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Laboratory Research

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