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.

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!