Part-Time Lab Manager
Indiana University

Department

ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL (BL-ENVR-IUBLA)

Department Information

Located on the flagship campus of the Indiana University system, SPH-B has more than 2500 enrolled undergraduate and 380 graduate students, 200 faculty, and 95 staff in five departments (Applied Health Science, Environmental and Occupational Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health & Wellness Design, and Kinesiology). We are in a period of profound growth, as we have hired more than 30 new tenure-track faculty in the last three years. Indiana University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).

The city of Bloomington offers the feel of a college town with the amenities of a large city. From off-Broadway plays and musicals and the LOTUS World Festival of Music to quick access to 250,000 acres of public recreation lands and a reasonable cost of living, Bloomington offers much to all. As SPH-B continues its rapid research expansion, there has not been a more exciting time to join the school.

Job Summary

The Chaves lab at the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is looking for a half time (20 hours per week) lab manager to do field and laboratory work on mosquitoes in Monroe County, Indiana.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Prepares of field equipment, mosquito sampling, identification and storage.
• Duties will be related to the 3-d printing and elaboration of traps and familiarization with Indiana mosquitoes, their identification, and knowledge acquisition about mosquitoes in Indiana in January thru March.
• Works an average of 10 hours outdoors sampling mosquitoes in natural areas within the city of Bloomington in months April thru September.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or GED

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills

Preferred

• Ability to use taxonomic keys, morphological insect identification, and basic laboratory and data management skills.
• Desire to combine an outdoors, lab and data management research experience.

Additional Information

This is a 2 year position starting January 2023

Also, depending on funding availability the time can be increased to 40 hours per week, or if the candidate is interested in working with another faculty member with available funds at the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health.

Benefits Overview

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.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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