Research Technologist I - Biomedical Engineering

The Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provide support for department research through projects, maintenance and communication of data, and execution of laboratory experiments. This role involves carrying out experimental designs for sponsored research projects, performing routine experiments, and recording and compiling accurate records. The Research Technologist will also communicate summaries of experimental results, assist with the evaluation and interpretation of experimental data, and ensure quality control of assays. Participation in meetings with the principal investigator and research staff is expected, along with evaluating and interpreting the validity of data as needed. Duties also include ordering and maintaining supply inventories, operating, calibrating, and performing routine maintenance on specialized research equipment, and preparing media and maintaining cells using various culturing techniques. The position may also involve overseeing daily lab operations in the absence of the supervisor or Principal Investigator.

Requirements

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.
Bachelor’s degree
No experience

Nice To Haves

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Responsibilities

Carry out experimental designs for sponsored research projects, and perform routine experiments.
Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results.
Assist with the evaluation, interpretation and assessment of experimental data and quality control of assays.
Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.
Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.
Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research.
Prepare media and maintain cells by various culturing in techniques.
Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of the supervisor or Principle Investigator.
Other duties as assigned.

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.