Research Technologist I — Lab Data & Operations

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Spending options

403B Retirement Package

Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

EFAP

Pet Insurance

Fitness Facility on campus

Discounted rates

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a laboratory assistant to support department research through project execution, data management, and routine experiments under general supervision.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, recording results, assisting with data interpretation and QC of assays, and helping with daily lab operations; prepare media, culture cells, and maintain equipment; participate in PI meetings and assist with ordering supplies.

Qualifications

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

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 in techniques.
• Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of the supervisor or Principle Investigator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Documentation

Data utilization

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Resource management

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a laboratory assistant to support department research through project execution, data management, and routine experiments under general supervision.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, recording results, assisting with data interpretation and QC of assays, and helping with daily lab operations; prepare media, culture cells, and maintain equipment; participate in PI meetings and assist with ordering supplies.