Lab Technician II
Milwaukee, WI 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

Position Description:

Purpose

Under direct supervision, support research personnel by assisting in routine laboratory experiments. Provide assistance with maintenance, operation, organization, and inventory of laboratory equipment.

Primary Functions

* Assist in carrying out basic lab techniques and experiments.

* Make and supply media buffers and water to research areas as needed.

* Operate and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment such as autoclaving.

* Organize and set-up laboratory supplies and equipment for individual research investigators.

* Provide clean and sterilized glassware for use in research lab.

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

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Understanding of general laboratory procedures. Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail required. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures and experimental protocols. Ability to use independent judgment. Background knowledge in biology-related field necessary.


Preferred Schedule:
Between 7am to 5pm


Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: College Diploma

Minimum Required Experience: 1 year lab experience

Preferred Education: BA/BS in biology, genetics, or related field

  • Aseptic tissue culture techniques
  • Molecular biology techniques e.g., DNA/RNA/protein extraction, qPCR, western blotting


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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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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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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