Research Technician, Biomedical Sciences, Hearing Lab

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University in Wisconsin's Biomedical Sciences Department seeks a Research Technician for the Hearing Lab to support neuroscience research on opioid addiction and related disorders. This role contributes to state-of-the-art investigations, emphasizing rigor, safety, and collaboration.

You will perform mouse surgeries, manage a project, assist with data analysis and manuscript preparation, maintain the mouse colony, and mentor undergraduate researchers in a dynamic lab environment within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a bioscience field (related) required.
• 1–2 years of related lab experience preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical procedures in mice.
• Manage an individual research project.
• Conduct experiments using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Assist in data analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Maintain mouse colony and general lab operations.
• Supervise undergraduate research assistants as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Detail-oriented

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in bioscience or related field

Job description

Research Technician, Biomedical Sciences, Hearing Lab

Position Title Research Technician, Biomedical Sciences, Hearing Lab

State

State WI

Employment Status

Employment Status Full 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) 10/31/2027

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Research and Lab Services

# Hours Per Week 40

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.

This Research Technician position is in the laboratory of Dr. Matthew Hearing in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Hearing’s laboratory is part of a diverse, collegial and highly interactive group of neuroscience research laboratories in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Marquette University. More information about this research project and the department can be found at http://www.marquette.edu/biomedical-sciences/matthew-hearing.php .
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.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Hearing lab uses behavioral, genetic, neurophysiological, and in vivo neural activity approaches to study changes in brain function that underlie opioid addiction and neuropsychiatric disorders related to stress. The successful applicant will perform surgical procedures in mice and manage an individual research project. This management will include conducting experiments on a regular basis using state of the art technology as well as collecting and assisting in data analysis and manuscript preparation. Additional responsibilities will include maintenance of our mouse colony and general lab, and managing undergraduate research assistants as needed. Preferred applicants will have experience with research project oversight and management, including data management and analysis.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or advanced degree in a bioscience-related field with preferably (but not required) 1-2 years of related lab experience
Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.
Successful candidate will be expected to exhibit individual initiative, work independently; be technically proficient and accurate; effectively communicate in both written reports and presentations; initiate and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures; and possess attention to detail.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as neuroscience, biology, or bioengineering.

Department

Department Biomedical Sciences

Posting Date 08/24/2026

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

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• References

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a bioscience related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 1 year experience in a research lab?
  • Yes
  • No