Research Technologist I - Pediatric Pathology

Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Research Technologist I supports department research by contributing to projects, maintaining and communicating data, and conducting laboratory experiments. The role carries out experimental designs for sponsored research projects and routine experiments; records and compiles accurate experimental records; and communicates summaries of results. The technologist also assists with evaluating, interpreting, and assessing experimental data and assay quality control, and participates in meetings with the principal investigator and research staff to evaluate or interpret data validity as needed. The position includes ordering and maintaining inventories, operating, calibrating, and performing routine maintenance on specialized research equipment, and preparing media and maintaining cells using various culturing techniques. The technologist oversees daily laboratory operations when the supervisor or principal investigator is absent and performs other duties as assigned. Appropriate experience may substitute for education on an equivalent basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
No experience required.
Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
Skills in data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing.
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication.
May occasionally need the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

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 evaluation, interpretation, and assessment of experimental data and assay quality control.
Participate in meetings with the principal investigator and research staff and evaluate or interpret data validity as needed.
Order supplies and maintain inventory.
Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on specialized research equipment.
Prepare media and maintain cells using various culturing techniques.
Oversee daily laboratory operations in the absence of the supervisor or principal investigator.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Outstanding healthcare coverage, including health, vision, and dental insurance.
Flexible spending options.
403B retirement package.
Competitive vacation and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Pet insurance.
On-campus fitness facility with onsite classes.
Discounted rates on select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation, and entertainment.