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Lab Technician I


Job Location:

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Under direct supervision provide basic support to laboratory functions including maintenance operation of equipment and inventory of supplies and biospecimens. Support research personnel by assisting in laboratory prep and routine laboratory processing and Point of Care determinations.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Provide clean and organized space with materials prepared for use within research processing labs and storage locations.

  • Operate and maintain a variety of basic lab equipment such as centrifuges scales and pipettes.

  • Assist in organizing and set up of lab supplies and equipment for individual research visits.

  • Assist with inventory and record of supplies.

  • Label retrieve and/or transport samples per protocol.

  • Organize and maintain detailed records of specimens collected and samples shipped/stored.

  • Assist in completing basic sample processing procedures.

  • Participate in meetings with department managers laboratory and clinical staff and research staff members to review protocol needs.

  • Assist front desk staff with greeting patients and perform other tasks as assigned.

  • All Laboratory Techs must maintain certifications (CITI) & competencies and keep current with all assigned MCW/Froedtert training modules and safety requirements.

Knowledge Skills Abilities
  • Knowledge of biology chemistry mathematics documentation and records management.

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

  • Ability to read understand follow and enforce laboratory safety and protocol procedures

  • High levels of accuracy and personal accountability

Qualifications

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

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma

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 individuals 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.



Required Experience:

IC


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