Research Technician, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health

Department

ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL (BL-ENVR-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Indiana University (IU) School of Public Health-Bloomington
(SPH-B) is dedicated to improving health and quality of life in
Indiana and around the world through innovative research,
education, and community engagement. Located on IU's flagship
Bloomington campus, SPH-B brings together faculty, staff, and
students across a broad range of public health disciplines to
address today's most pressing health challenges. The School fosters
a collaborative environment that supports interdisciplinary
scholarship, professional growth, and meaningful partnerships with
communities and organizations locally, nationally, and
globally.

The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health brings
together expertise in environmental exposures, microbiology,
epidemiology, and data science to address important public health
challenges. The successful candidate will join a collaborative
research laboratory studying environmental health microbiology and
wastewater-based epidemiology. The laboratory uses molecular and
sequencing-based methods to examine population-level patterns in
microbial and molecular markers relevant to infectious disease and
other public health concerns. Candidate will also get experience
with analyze environmental samples using various experimental
techniques.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Processes samples, performs molecular assays, and assists with

targeted sequencing workflows.

• Maintains the quality-control records required for rigorous and

reproducible research.

• Supports routine laboratory operations, including equipment

maintenance, inventory management, preparation of reagents, and
organization of research data.

General Responsibilities

• Monitors inventory levels of needed materials, supplies, and

equipment in support of research projects.

• Prepares supplies for appropriate use in field

experiments.

• Sets up experiment apparatuses according to established

protocols.

• Prepares reports and maintains all relevant documentation.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Wet lab related experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrate time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrate a high commitment to quality

Preferred

• Experience with pipettes and biosafety procedures

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

$40,518.40 annually

Benefits Overview

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)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at
the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a
minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please
submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted
Date.

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