Research Technologist I - OBGYN

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

Pet Insurance

On-campus Fitness Facility

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Milwaukee seeks a Research Support Assistant. This role involves supporting research projects through experiments, data management, and lab operations. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess key skills in biology and chemistry. The position offers substantive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, and paid parental leave, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, no prior experience needed.
• Ability to operate specialized research equipment.
• Strong writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental designs for sponsored research projects.
• Record and compile accurate records of experimental results.
• Assist with evaluation and quality control of experimental data.
• Oversee daily lab operations in the absence of supervisor.

Skills

Knowledge of biology

Knowledge of chemistry

Complex problem solving

Data utilization

Critical thinking

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 in techniques.
• Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of the supervisor or Principle 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

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

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.

Why MCW?

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.