Ophthalmic Translational Research Technologist

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 66,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin seeks a capable research professional to design and execute experiments within a translational ocular research program, focusing on therapeutics for angiogenesis and cancer. Working under Dr.

Chaurasia, you will collect and analyze data, help interpret results, and assist with manuscript preparation. Responsibilities include maintaining rodent colonies, performing ocular imaging and surgeries, testing animal models, cell culture, histology and flow cytometry, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience may substitute for education.
Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience.
Experience with translational research and animal models preferred.
Background in ocular biology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Carry out routine and complex experiments.
Maintain rodent colonies including breeding, genotyping, imaging, and functional tests.
Evaluate ocular disease models in pigs and rabbits with team.
Maintain mammalian cell cultures and perform tissue histology and molecular assays.
Record data accurately and assist in manuscript preparation.
Train and mentor students and junior staff; support lab operations.
Order and manage lab supplies; ensure equipment maintenance.