Research Associate
Bloomington, IN, USA
Posted on Aug 15, 2026
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). |
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| Special Instructions | |
| For Best Consideration Date | 08/16/2026 |
| 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
- Letter of Application
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- List Of References