Lab Technician I

Position Description:

Purpose

Under direct supervision, provide basic support to laboratory functions including maintenance, operation and inventory of equipment and supplies. Support research investigators as needed.

Primary Functions

  •   Assist with maintaining a clean laboratory environment.

  •   Operate and maintain a variety of basic lab equipment such as autoclaving.

  •   Assist in organizing and setup lab supplies and equipment for individual research investigators.

  •   Assist with inventory and record of supplies.

  •   Assist with basic data analysis functions.

  •   Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.

  •   Assist and participate in small animal surgeries, assessments, and care.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.

Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education:               High School Diploma

Minimum Required Experience:              No experience required

Preferred Education: Some college level classes in biology, neuroscience, or other related field.

Preferred Experience:  Willingness to work with animals.

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 a diverse 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.

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