Lab Technician I
Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
Under direct supervision, provide basic support to laboratory functions including maintenance, operation of equipment and inventory of supplies and biospecimens. Support research personnel by assisting in laboratory prep and routine laboratory processing and Point of Care determinations.
Requirements
- Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
- Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce laboratory safety and protocol procedures
- High levels of accuracy and personal accountability
- Appropriate experience may be substituted for education an on equivalent basis.
- Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma
Responsibilities
- Provide clean and organized space with materials prepared for use within research processing labs and storage locations.
- Operate and maintain a variety of basic lab equipment such as centrifuges, scales, and pipettes.
- Assist in organizing and set up of lab supplies and equipment for individual research visits.
- Assist with inventory and record of supplies.
- Label, retrieve, and/or transport samples per protocol.
- Organize and maintain detailed records of specimens collected and samples shipped/stored.
- Assist in completing basic sample processing procedures.
- Participate in meetings with department managers, laboratory and clinical staff, and research staff members to review protocol needs.
- Assist front desk staff with greeting patients and perform other tasks as assigned.
- All Laboratory Techs must maintain certifications (CITI) & competencies and keep current with all assigned MCW/Froedtert training modules and safety requirements.
Benefits
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
- Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pet Insurance
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
