IMMUNOLOGY2025™

May 3–7, 2025 | Honolulu, Hawai’i, USA

Laboratory technician

Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN, USA

ROLE SUMMARY
Performs moderately complex experiments while following research techniques and procedures. Prepares reports and conducts analyses of performed experiments. May provide guidance and support to junior-level staff.

FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs moderately complex experiments while following research techniques and procedures.
  • Develops procedures and protocols in collaboration with leadership.
  • Prepares research reports or analyses for projects.
  • Maintains safety records and ensures safety/compliance procedures and protocols are followed.
  • May provide guidance and support to junior-level staff in laboratory operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Work Experience
Required:

  • 0–2 years of related work experience
  • Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Proficient in English written and verbal 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

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

  • Regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate
  • Frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively
  • Requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation

COMPETENCIES

Core Level Competencies

  • Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
  • Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
  • Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

Career Level Competencies

  • Communicates Effectively (Core): Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
  • Nimble Learning (Core): Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder

CAREER LEVEL DIMENSIONS

Functional Knowledge

  • Requires foundational knowledge and understanding of principles and skills necessary to perform in profession or particular area of specialization
  • Requires sound understanding of organizational technologies and practices

Problem Solving and Complexity

  • Requires the ability to apply limited analysis techniques within area of specialization to make decisions
  • Decision-making authority is limited to standard operating procedures/practices
  • Often sets priorities and/or sequence of tasks to achieve objectives with oversight

Autonomy and Decision-Making

  • Requires the ability to identify and resolve less complex problems/issues/assignments
  • Requires sound problem-solving skills and techniques to determine if/when it is appropriate to seek additional guidance/assistance (escalation)

Scope and Impact

  • Duties and responsibilities generally have a focused scope and impact, usually contained to a specific team/functional area

Leadership and Influence

  • Influence is limited to the functional area
  • May provide guidance and support to non-exempt staff

Posting ID: 587