Research Technologist II - Radiation Oncology

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

403B Retirement

Vacation and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

EFAP

Pet Insurance

Onsite Fitness Facility

Disclosed discounts

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking a Research Technologist II in Radiation Oncology to design experiments for sponsored projects, and to compile and analyze data generated. You will collaborate with investigators and staff to evaluate data and ensure quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Key duties include performing routine and complex experiments, maintaining lab supplies, preparing media, and communicating summaries of results.

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree
• Minimum Required Experience: 1 year

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and complex experiments.
• Monitor inventory and order lab supplies; manage ordering and inventory.
• Prepare media and culture cells using standard techniques.
• Participate in meetings with the PI and research staff; evaluate data validity.
• Oversee daily lab operations in the absence of supervisor/PI.
• Assist in development and implementation of research protocols.
• Record and compile accurate records; communicate summaries of experimental results.
• Help evaluate and interpret experimental data and quality control of assays.
• Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Documentation

Records management

Data utilization

Complex problem solving

Critical thinking

Resource management

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Research Technologist II - Radiation Oncology

Under general direction carry out experimental design for sponsored research projects, including compilation and analysis of data generated.

Primary Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and complex experiments.
• Monitor inventory and order lab supplies; carry out assigned duties for ordering, maintaining supply of inventory.
• Prepare media and maintain cells by various culturing in techniques.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.
• Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of the supervisor or Principle Investigator.
• Assist in development and implementation of research protocols.
• Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results.
• Help evaluate, interpret, and assess experimental data and quality control of assays.
• Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research.
• 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 an on equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum Required Experience: 1 year

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled 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.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

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