Research Technologist I BME NEMo Lab
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator the Research Technologist will assist with all aspects of laboratory research including animal experimentation data collection and analysis tissue processing laboratory organization and general research operations. This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in neuroscience biomedical engineering neurotechnology or preparing for graduate medical or professional school.
Perform routine laboratory experiments and assist with experimental procedures in support of ongoing research projects.
Assist with animal research procedures including surgical procedures experimental monitoring post-operative care and behavioral assessments.
Conduct electrophysiological and physiological recordings neural stimulation experiments and related data collection.
Perform histological and wet laboratory procedures including tissue preparation staining microscopy and imaging.
Operate calibrate and perform routine maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Maintain accurate experimental records and assist with the organization analysis interpretation and presentation of research data.
Participate in laboratory meetings and collaborate with faculty research staff graduate students and undergraduate researchers.
Assist with laboratory organization inventory management ordering of supplies and general laboratory operations.
Other duties as assigned.
A background in biological sciences neuroscience biomedical engineering physiology or related disciplines is preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to learn new experimental techniques and work independently after training.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain detailed experimental records and manage research data.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative multidisciplinary laboratory environment.
Experience with Microsoft Office and basic scientific data analysis software is desirable.
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: Bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering Neuroscience Biology Physiology Biomedical Sciences or a related field.
Minimum Required Experience: No experience
Preferred Experience:
Prior laboratory research experience.
Experience working with rodents or other laboratory animals.
Experience with electrophysiology microscopy histology or molecular biology techniques.
Experience with MATLAB Python ImageJ/FIJI or other scientific analysis software is beneficial.
Interest in neural engineering neurotechnology neuroscience rehabilitation or biomedical research.
Prior experience with any of the above is beneficial to the position but highly motivated applicants without these are also encouraged to apply.
Sensory Acuity
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication . May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
- 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
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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.
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