Research Technician I - Pediatrics

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage

403B Retirement Package

Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

On campus Fitness Facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking an individual to provide laboratory support through various research projects. Responsibilities include carrying out experimental designs, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with data evaluation.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree. The position offers numerous benefits such as outstanding healthcare, tuition reimbursement, and a fitness facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of documentation and records management.
• Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication.
• May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental designs for sponsored research projects.
• Record and compile accurate records of experimental results.
• Assist with evaluation and interpretation of experimental data.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain specialized research equipment.
• Prepare media and maintain cells by various culturing techniques.

Skills

Knowledge of biology

Knowledge of chemistry

Complex problem solving

Critical thinking

Data utilization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Under general supervision provide support for department research through projects, maintenance and communication of data, and execution of laboratory experiments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental designs for sponsored research projects, and perform routine experiments.
• Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results.
• Assist with the evaluation, interpretation and assessment of experimental data and quality control of assays.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.
• Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.
• Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research.
• Prepare media and maintain cells by various culturing techniques.
• Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of the supervisor or Principal Investigator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
• Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum Required Experience: No experience required

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

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