Research Technologist I - Pharmacology

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403B retirement plan

Competitive vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) seeks a Laboratory Support professional to assist in department research by executing experiments, maintaining data, and supporting project work. You will work under supervision on sponsored research, help interpret results, and ensure proper documentation and quality control across assays.

This role emphasizes rigorous record-keeping, collaboration with principal investigators, and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of biology and chemistry
• Strong data handling and record-keeping
• Ability to analyze results and communicate findings

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 evaluation and interpretation of data and quality control of assays.
• Participate in meetings with the principal investigator and research staff to assess data validity.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain specialized lab equipment.
• Prepare media and maintain cell cultures.
• Oversee daily lab operations in absence of supervisor.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Documentation

Data management

Critical thinking

Writing

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

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.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

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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.