Senior Research Technologist

Versiti, Inc. • Wauwatosa, WI

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About The Position

Versiti is a healthcare and research organization focused on blood, transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic laboratory services, and medical and scientific expertise. The Senior Research Technologist develops, improves, and implements laboratory techniques and performs complex experiments or tests to help complete research projects accurately and on time.

Working in collaboration with a Principal Investigator, the role contributes to research planning and execution, troubleshoots assays, customizes experimental tools, and coordinates resources needed for the research plan. The position may provide direction to laboratory personnel and trainees and may include supervisory or administrative responsibilities. It also supports research publication and presentation, maintains complete experimental records, and follows applicable regulatory, compliance, and standard operating requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, or an equivalent scientific discipline.
• Four to six years of relevant research laboratory experience.
• Ability to interpret and explain the theoretical basis of work performed.
• Ability to perform research procedures independently.
• Demonstrated ability in research laboratory techniques.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Previous supervisory experience, or a proven track record of progressively increasing levels of pertinent administrative experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator to develop, improve, and implement laboratory techniques and perform complex experiments or tests for research projects.
• Maintain clear and complete records of experimental work.
• Troubleshoot assays and customize experimental tools to answer research questions.
• Coordinate internal and external resources needed to complete the research plan.
• May provide direction to laboratory group members and trainees and may have supervisory or administrative responsibilities within the laboratory group.
• Participate in publication and presentation of research.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator to technically support scientific projects and other duties reasonably within the scope of the job classification.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Comply with standard operating policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Paid time off and holidays for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Life insurance for eligible full-time regular employees.
• 401(k) with a 7% dollar-for-dollar match for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Voluntary programs and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior