Laboratory Support Specialist — Research & Equipment

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Fitness Facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking an entry-level laboratory support role to assist in day-to-day lab operations. Under supervision, you will help maintain equipment, prepare materials, and support investigators with essential tasks.

Responsibilities include sterilizing glassware, operating basic lab equipment, preparing buffers, organizing supplies, and keeping inventory records. No prior experience required, training provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety and procedural guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean and sterilized glassware for use in research lab.
• Operate and maintain 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 investigators.
• Assist with inventory and record of supplies.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and staff and evaluate data.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Chemistry basics

Mathematics

Documentation

Records management

Education

Less than high school

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking an entry-level laboratory support role to assist in day-to-day lab operations. Under supervision, you will help maintain equipment, prepare materials, and support investigators with essential tasks.

Responsibilities include sterilizing glassware, operating basic lab equipment, preparing buffers, organizing supplies, and keeping inventory records. No prior experience required, training provided.