Research Technologist III: Lab Ops & Bioinformatics

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

403b retirement plan

On-campus fitness facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Research Technologist III to manage lab operations in the physiology lab. You will support ongoing projects focused on epigenetic regulation of hepatic and cardiac physiology, combining wet-lab work with biostatistics and bioinformatics analysis.

The role requires mammalian cell culture expertise, strong organizational skills, and the ability to train new staff while maintaining compliance and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; three years of relevant lab experience.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to perform dry-lab data analysis and basic bioinformatics.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily laboratory operations, including ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and organize shared laboratory resources.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and training records.
• Train new laboratory members in safety and basic techniques.
• Perform mammalian cell culture work and bioinformatics analysis.
• Participate in regular lab meetings to discuss progress and troubleshoot.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Bioinformatics analysis

Linux

R

Python

Laboratory management

Aseptic techniques

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Research Technologist III to manage lab operations in the physiology lab. You will support ongoing projects focused on epigenetic regulation of hepatic and cardiac physiology, combining wet-lab work with biostatistics and bioinformatics analysis.

The role requires mammalian cell culture expertise, strong organizational skills, and the ability to train new staff while maintaining compliance and accurate documentation.