Research Associate

Posting Details

Position Details

Title Research Associate Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Genomics And Bioinformatics Location Bloomington Position Summary

Research Associate - Indiana University (Bloomington, IN). Assist in the conduct of research, including isolating nucleic acid samples for quantification and analysis, PCR, library construction for next-generation sequencing; provide technical support and services for scientists working in fields such as biology, biochemistry, and health sciences; performance and documentation of bench experiment, organization and maintenance of lab space, and other lab assignments.

Basic Qualifications

Requires Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or closely related field plus 2 years' experience as a Research Associate, Science Associate, Research Engineer, or related role. Requires demonstrated proficiency with isolating nucleic acid samples for quantification and analysis, DNA fragmentation, molecular cloning, primer design, and PCR.

Department Contact for Questions

For inquiries, please contact David Merritt (davmerri@iu.edu).

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 08/03/2026 Expected Start Date Posting Number IU-101578-2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment (e.g. H-1B status)?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Letter of Application
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• List Of References