Lab Aide

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clean and sterilized glassware for use in research lab.
• Operate and maintain a variety of basic lab equipment such as autoclaving.
• Make and supply media buffers and water to research areas as needed.
• Assist in organizing and setup lab supplies and equipment for individual research investigators.
• Assist with inventory and record of supplies.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.
• 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 on an equivalent basis.

• Minimum Required Education: Less than high school
• Minimum Required Experience: No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Work requires infrequent physical effort such as walking or retrieving materials.
• 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.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• 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.

About MCW

At MCW, all endeavors, from internal operations to interactions with partners, are driven by shared organizational values: Caring, Collaborative, Curiosity, Inclusive, Integrity, and 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 realizing our vision of a healthier world, and recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within.