Research Analyst

Department

CANCER CENTER (IN-CANC-IUINA)

Department Information

The Indiana University (IU) Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is the central hub for cancer research and education across Indiana University. It is the states only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and 1 of only 57 in the nation. The comprehensive designation recognizes the centers excellence in basic, clinical, and population research; outstanding educational activities; and effective community outreach across the state.

The Clinical Pharmacology Analytical Core (CPAC) facilitates the research and development of drugs and new chemical entities in support of internal and external investigators. We assist investigators by providing detailed information on in vivo pharmacokinetics (PK), drug interactions, in vitro drug metabolic stability, formulation optimization, protein binding, and drug purity verification.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts method development for the quantification of drugs from biological matrices, formulation studies of drugs, and drug metabolism studies.
• Assists with standard operating procedure (SOP) creation and validation for new projects.
• Performs data analysis and generates reports of experimental results.
• Manages experimental set-up and operates and maintains sophisticated lab equipment.

General Responsibilities

• Performs complex and intricate laboratory 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.
• Provides guidance and support to junior-level staff in laboratory operations.
• May develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for research projects and related work.

Qualifications

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.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors degree in a related field.

Preferred

• Masters degree in a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years of related work experience.

Preferred

• Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient English written and verbal 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.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

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.

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: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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