Description

1 of the first human genetics departments in the country, the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. Currently ranked 5th in the nation among Genetics Departments for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding, received in 2023, the department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for operational needs of the IU Genetic Testing Laboratories, with support from the lab manager. This includes monitoring key indicators of quality in the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases by regularly comparing performance against targets defined by the laboratory leadership.
Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Oversees daily workflow in pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases (e.g., sample accessioning, extraction, sequencing, data analysis, reporting).
• Manages staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for all laboratory shifts and processes.
• Monitors turnaround times and resolves workflow bottlenecks.
• Coordinates instrument maintenance, calibration, and validation schedules.
• Oversees onboarding, competency assessment, and continuing education for laboratory staff.
• Analyzes workflow metrics to identify opportunities for optimization or automation.
• Implements process improvements to reduce errors and improve throughput.
• Collaborates with Systems Analyst or bioinformatics team to streamline data handling and report generating in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Collaborates with Business Manager to track and manage laboratory budget lines related to operations.
• Supports laboratory initiatives such as new test development or validation.
• Ensures compliance with biosafety, chemical safety, and waste disposal policies.

General Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational management of laboratory.
• Establishes laboratory's short-term operational objectives.
• Identifies laboratory operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve processes and/or operational efficiency.
• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates laboratory performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
• Ensures adequate laboratory staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff.
• Provides direct laboratory supervision and oversight of assigned staff and activities; impacts, and is held accountable for, the performance of team and/or assigned staff.
• Ensures and provides training to assigned staff to improve laboratory operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.
• Researches and stays up to date on new industry standards in diagnostic genomics, best practices, and emerging technology; keeps next-level leader(s) informed of trends as well as significant problems.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in a science-related field)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 2 years in a clinical genetic testing lab

Preferred

• 5 years in a clinical genetic testing lab
• Experience coordinating instrument maintenance for lab equipment

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$79,949.60 - $89,949.60 annually, based on experience and internal equity within the department.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: Clinical Laboratory
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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