Research Technologist I - Cell Biology Neurobiology and Anatomy

The Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role provides support for department research through projects, maintenance and communication of data, and execution of laboratory experiments. The primary responsibilities include carrying out experimental designs for sponsored research projects, performing routine experiments, and recording and compiling accurate records. The role also involves communicating summaries of experimental results, assisting with the evaluation, interpretation, and assessment of experimental data, and ensuring quality control of assays. Participation in meetings with the principal investigator and research staff to evaluate and interpret data is expected. Additionally, the role involves 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 Research Technologist I may also oversee 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
Ability of properly PCR genotyping and managing transgenic mouse lines after training is important
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication.
May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

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.