Biorepository Research Assistant

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state! We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

SHIFT:  Full-Time, Days- Monday- Friday 8am-430pm

Location: Methodist Hospital

The Biorepository Research Assistant Assists with coordination of Biorepository operations to ensure quality specimens are acquired and processed in a timely manner. Communicates with researchers regarding their sample request. Processes samples according to investigator’s protocol. Coordinates biorepository operations with the assessment, operating rooms, surgical pathology lab, clinics and all other hospital/clinical areas. Performs processing procedures manually according to established SOPs. Responsible for pre-analytical processing including sorting, centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling and completing study required documentation. Responsible for shipping and storage of samples as required by study. Extracts data from source documents. Completes database entries. Keeps accurate records. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff for collection and distribution of specimens. 

• High School Diploma/GED is required. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related science (medical technology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology) is preferred. 
• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Scientific training in a laboratory environment is preferred. 
• Requires the ability to operate clinical laboratory instruments. 
• Knowledge of human anatomy is preferred. 
• Requires excellent proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.