Research Technologist II: Tissue Immunity & Lab Innovation

Versiti Blood Research Institute; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Versiti Blood Research Institute is recruiting a Research Technologist II for the Jarjour Laboratory in Wisconsin. The role focuses on tissue-resident immunity, maintaining resident leukocytes to support organ homeostasis and defense against pathogens and tumors.

You will develop and perform experiments, troubleshoot assays, and contribute to timely research completion. The position emphasizes collaboration, meticulous record-keeping, and active participation in publications; a biology/chemistry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry or equivalent scientific discipline required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 1-3 years relevant research or medical laboratory experience beyond receipt of degree. required
• 4-6 years relevant research or medical laboratory experience beyond receipt of degree preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of theoretical basis of work being performed required
• Ability to perform research procedures independently required
• Demonstrated ability in research laboratory techniques required
• Strong detail orientation and analytical ability required
• Excellent problem solving skills required
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively required
• Effective organizational and communication skills required
• Specialized research equipment required
• Personal computer required

Responsibilities

• Works with Principal Investigator to plan, structure, and execute research experiments
• Troubleshoots assays and customizes experimental tools to answer research questions.
• Coordinates external and internal resources necessary for completion of research plan.
• May provide direction to laboratory group and trainees.
• Generates clear and complete records of experimental work.
• Participates in publication and presentation of research.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned to technically support scientific projects in the lab and other tasks that are assigned by Principal Investigator
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Skills

Theoretical knowledge

Independent research procedures

Lab techniques

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry or equivalent scientific discipline

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Specialized research equipment

Personal computer

Job description

Versiti Blood Research Institute is recruiting a Research Technologist II for the Jarjour Laboratory in Wisconsin. The role focuses on tissue-resident immunity, maintaining resident leukocytes to support organ homeostasis and defense against pathogens and tumors.

You will develop and perform experiments, troubleshoot assays, and contribute to timely research completion. The position emphasizes collaboration, meticulous record-keeping, and active participation in publications; a biology/chemistry