Laboratory Research Technologist I - Data & Experiments

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

403B Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation and Holidays

EFAP

Pet Insurance

On campus Fitness Facility

Discounted rates

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a laboratory assistant to support department research through experimental design, data management, and routine laboratory tasks. Under general supervision you will assist with experiments, record results, and help maintain equipment and supplies in a busy research environment.

You will collaborate with principal investigators and staff, contribute to data interpretation, and help ensure quality control and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Mathematics

Documentation & records management

Data analysis & problem solving

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a laboratory assistant to support department research through experimental design, data management, and routine laboratory tasks. Under general supervision you will assist with experiments, record results, and help maintain equipment and supplies in a busy research environment.

You will collaborate with principal investigators and staff, contribute to data interpretation, and help ensure quality control and accurate documentation.