Research Technologist I - Physiology

Under general supervision, provide support for department research through projects, maintenance and communication of data, and execution of laboratory experiments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental designs for sponsored research projects and perform routine experiments.
• Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results.
• Assist with the evaluation, interpretation, and assessment of experimental data and quality control of assays.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.
• Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.
• Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research.
• Prepare media and maintain cells by various culturing techniques.
• Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of the supervisor or Principal Investigator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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: Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum Required Experience: 0 years
• Preferred Experience: 2 or more years

Physical Requirements

• Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
• Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids.
• Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
• 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 Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Flexible Spending options.
• 403B Retirement Package.
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays.
• 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.