Research Technologist III - Pawela Lab

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage

403B Retirement Package

Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Fitness Facility on campus

Discounted rates on select plans and recreation

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a qualified candidate to develop and perform laboratory research procedures. Responsibilities include conducting complex experiments, applying quality control measures, and overseeing lab operations in the absence of the supervisor.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in biology, chemistry, and problem-solving. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, a 403B retirement package, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to develop and perform lab research procedures.
• Experience in standard quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform lab research procedures.
• Oversee daily lab operations in the absence of supervisor.
• Create and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Knowledge of biology

Knowledge of chemistry

Mathematics skills

Documentation skills

Data utilization

Complex problem solving

Critical thinking

Resource management

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Under general direction develop, improve and implement a variety of laboratory techniques and perform complex experiments to contribute to the timely completion of data.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and perform lab research procedures, and carry out routine complex experiments.
• Develop and apply standard quality control procedures to assure quality of test results.
• Demonstrate quality control procedures, provide individual instruction and may indirectly supervise other lab personnel as required.
• Participate in meetings with Principal Investigator and research staff to evaluate, interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies and evaluate lab procedures.
• Create and maintain timely accurate records.
• Operate, calibrate, perform and supervise routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research laboratories.
• 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 an on equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum Required Experience: 3 years

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 ReimbursementPaid 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.

Benefits Overview

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.