Our physicians and scientists work with families and children who participate in clinical trials to find new therapies, medicines and technologies that improve healthcare. In a given year, we conduct hundreds of clinical studies, involving thousands of children who come to the Children's Clinical Research Center (CCRC), one of the largest and busiest pediatric research centers in the country.
Located on the campus of Riley at IU Health, the CCRC is the primary site for most clinical research done by physician-scientists at Riley at IU Health, the Department of Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. Our relationship with the CCRC has contributed to some of the greatest achievements in pediatric medicine. This collaboration is the only one of its kind in Indiana, and it is one of the factors that rank us among the nation's best pediatric research hospitals.
Today's most effective treatments are a direct result of basic laboratory research at institutions like the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research at the IU School of Medicine. We work closely with the Wells Center to verify findings in their laboratory studies. Information flows back and forth between our researchers to develop a better understanding in the early stages of research.
Once those insights are approved for translational study (use on humans) and clinical research, the ideas come to us, where scientists and physicians can begin using them with real-world patients. Innovation would not be possible without altruistic families who volunteer to help us find answers that could improve their health and offer better options to other children.
The Extent Of Our Influence On Pediatric Health Is Shown By Decades Of Participation In Peer-reviewed, External Research, Supported By Numerous Institutes, Research Networks And Health Organizations, Including
National Institutes of Health
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
As one of the nation's top medical schools for funded pediatric healthcare research, the IU School of Medicine fosters discovery among physician-scientists who care for children at Riley at IU Health. Both organizations invest in our nationally-recognized infrastructure, and we draw significant funding for research that covers every aspect of children's health, including cancer, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, genetic disorders, congenital heart disease and many others.
The Children's Clinical Research Center helps us attract funding for pediatric research because it demonstrates that we have both the creative ideas and the infrastructure to support it.
The Division of Pediatrics Clinical Translational Research is seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Assists researchers within the department.
Performs a wide array of molecular biology experiments as dictated by clinical protocols. Specimens could include blood, stool, saliva, nasal and oral swabs, and tissue.
Performs ELISAs, RNA/DNA extractions, cell culture, and flow cytometry analysis among other techniques that will be used.
Maintains inventory of clinical specimen, logs, and uses databases such as Excel and others to track the use, volumes, and availability of samples.
General Responsibilities
Responsible for the initiation, monitoring, completion, and reporting of routine to moderately complex research studies.
Organizes and implements data review and analysis.
Oversees the proper handling of laboratory specimens including processes, shipping, storage, and documentation and transfer to designated central laboratories.
Conducts data quality assurance practices.
Prepares research summaries and assists in progress report development.
Maintains laboratory work areas and supply inventory.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or health-related discipline
Preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
Related experience
Skills
Required
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
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.
$38,000 - $43,000 annually based on experience.
Indianapolis, Indiana
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Laboratory Research
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