Lab Support Specialist: Research Lab Aide

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a laboratory support role to assist in daily lab operations in an on-site environment. The position involves basic maintenance, sterilization, and inventory management to support research investigators and lab teams.

Under supervision, you will prepare glassware, operate standard equipment, and help organize supplies for multiple projects. Strong attention to detail and basic writing skills are valuable in documenting procedures and results.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
• Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean and sterilized glassware for use in research lab.
• Operate and maintain a variety of basic lab equipment such as autoclaving.
• Make and supply media buffers and water to research areas as needed.
• Assist in organizing and setup lab supplies and equipment for individual research investigators.
• Assist with inventory and record of supplies.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biology & Chemistry

Data analysis & writing

Education

Less than high school

Job description

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a laboratory support role to assist in daily lab operations in an on-site environment. The position involves basic maintenance, sterilization, and inventory management to support research investigators and lab teams.

Under supervision, you will prepare glassware, operate standard equipment, and help organize supplies for multiple projects. Strong attention to detail and basic writing skills are valuable in documenting procedures and results.