Ophthalmic Translational Research Technologist

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking a skilled researcher to design and execute experiments for sponsored projects in translational ocular biology. You will work with Dr.

Chaurasia’s multidisciplinary team, conducting data collection, analysis, and interpretation to advance therapeutics for ocular diseases and related cancers. The role involves maintaining rodent colonies, handling pigs and rabbits for disease models, performing histology and imaging, and using molecular biology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in translational research is preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a research setting is preferred.
• Experience with small- and large-animal models (pigs, rabbits) is a plus.
• Strong documentation, data recording, and manuscript preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and complex experiments as part of sponsored research.
• Maintain and manage rodent colonies including husbandry, breeding, genotyping, and ocular imaging.
• Assist in evaluating pig and rabbit models of ocular diseases under supervision.
• Perform tissue histopathology, fluorescence imaging, and molecular biology techniques.
• Record data accurately and communicate summaries of results to the team.
• Train and supervise students and junior staff in lab protocols.
• Oversee daily lab operations and manage inventory and supplies.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Mathematics

Documentation

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Translational research experience

Animal handling experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

Histology

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking a skilled researcher to design and execute experiments for sponsored projects in translational ocular biology. You will work with Dr.

Chaurasia’s multidisciplinary team, conducting data collection, analysis, and interpretation to advance therapeutics for ocular diseases and related cancers. The role involves maintaining rodent colonies, handling pigs and rabbits for disease models, performing histology and imaging, and using molecular biology