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Lab Technician I – Biomedical Engineering

Medical College of Wisconsin

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Summary

Under direct supervision of the lab Director (Adam Greenberg, PhD), support research personnel by assisting in routine laboratory experiments related to the laboratory’s focus. Also, provide assistance with maintenance, operation, organization, and inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Human subject (both patient and normal volunteer) testing: behavior and neuroimaging
  • Subject/patient recruitment, scheduling, and chaperoning across campus
  • Behavioral and neuroimaging data analysis
  • Training research assistants on data collection/storage/analysis procedures
  • Generate figures and present data at lab meetings
  • Participate in meetings with principal investigator(s) and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed
  • Coordinate the general management of laboratory functions, including (but not limited to) data storage, waste disposal, ordering supplies, documenting procedures, maintaining & organizing regulatory (IRB, funding agency, etc) paperwork

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills required. Understanding of general laboratory procedures. Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail required. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Ability to use independent judgment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education an on equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Completed Freshman year of undergraduate education

Minimum Required Experience: No experience required

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Experience: 1 year of human subjects testing

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

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

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.

EEO/AA – Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability
The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

 

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