Research Associate

Indiana University
Indiana University

Bloomington, IN, USA

Posted on Jun 5, 2026

Research Associate

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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 (*).

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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Application
  2. Letter of Reference 1
  3. Letter of Reference 2
  4. Letter of Reference 3
  5. List Of References
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