Research Technician, Biomedical Sciences (Baker Lab)

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Research Technician in Biomedical Sciences to support the Baker Lab. The role involves managing transgenic rodent colonies and conducting molecular assays, with a focus on contributing to research excellence in a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and hands-on experience in a lab setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) with up to 8% university match

Generous time off package

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Experience with PCR based genotyping.
• Hands-on research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of transgenic rodent colonies.
• Perform small rodent surgery and post-surgical care.
• Execute PCR, qPCR, and other molecular assays.

Skills

Rodent colony management

Molecular biology techniques

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Research Technician, Biomedical Sciences (Baker Lab)

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Position Title Research Technician, Biomedical Sciences (Baker Lab)

State

State WI

Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time

Position Status

Position Status Limited Term

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 04/30/2026

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Research and Lab Services

Position Overview

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Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

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We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

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This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

The Research Technician, Biomedical Sciences (Baker Lab) position is primarily responsible for the continual support and maintenance of transgenic rodent colonies and the associated genotyping and documentation. Additional responsibilities will mainly consist of running traditional wet lab assays (Westerns, Polymerase Chain Reaction ( PCR ), Quantitave Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), etc.) and performing rodent surgeries and associated rodent behavioral assays.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Day-to-day hands-on operational support of multiple transgenic rodent colonies. Daily responsibilities may include any of the following: husbandry, handling, breeding, weaning, and euthanasia.

2. Collect and process tissue samples for routine molecular genotyping assays in support of transgenic rodent colonies.

3. Perform small rodent surgery and post-surgical care

4. Record keeping and documentation related to all genotyping performed by the employee and students

5. Execute multiple common molecular assays as needed (ex. PCR , qPCR, Westerns, etc..)

6. Fill in as needed to support the continual running of preclinical rodent behavioral assays

7. Responsible for the supervision of student employees which includes but is not limited to hiring, training, disciplinary actions, ending the student’s assignment, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry or related field.

A minimum of one year of related experience.

Required experience with rodent colony management practices and husbandry within a research setting.

Required experience with PCR based genotyping

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Hands-on research experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or related discipline

Department

Department Biomedical Sciences

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/03/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Resume

Optional Documents

Unofficial Transcripts

References

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a bachelor's degree in a life science discipline (biomedical, biology, biochemistry)?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a minimum of 1 year experience in a research lab?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have experience with rodent colony management practices and husbandry within a research setting?
  • Yes
  • No