Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University · 1 day ago
Research Technician (Evans' Research Lab)
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expInstitute for Women's Leadership Marquette University is seeking a Research Technician for the Evans Lab, focused on pre-clinical neuroscience research. The role involves performing experiments, analyzing data, managing animal colonies, and training student volunteers.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Perform lab work related to the execution of ongoing research projects, including preparation of reagent preparation, molecular/cellular/behavioral/physiological assays, small animal surgery. The ideal candidate will be able to interpret data, trouble-shoot technical problems, and keep accurate records of experimental procedures
Perform animal colony management and execute day-to-day operations in transgenic rodent colonies. Daily responsibilities may include any of the following: husbandry, handling, breeding, genotyping, weaning, euthanasia, and record keeping. This involves coordinating with other lab members to identify needed cohorts of animals, design experiments, and perform animal husbandry to maintain a high quality of research
Analyze experimental data, prepare figures to visualize results, and communicate findings during lab meetings
Maintain regulatory compliance and licensure for federal, state, and university requirements in relation to the use of animals, biohazardous materials, and controlled substances for research
Train and oversee student volunteers and lab personnel with different levels of research experience (i.e., undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees)
Complete laboratory-related purchases using the Marquette University purchasing system and maintain proper inventory of research related items
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology, Neuroscience, or Biomedical Science
A minimum of one year of experience working in a similar position
Ability to work well in a team in a professional setting, demonstrate initiative, excellent time management skills, technical proficiency, and effective communication
Ability to conduct preclinical research with rodents
Preferred
Prior knowledge of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, and/or small-animal husbandry
Hands-on experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or related discipline
Research experience includes working with transgenic animal models, performing genotyping, PCR, Western blot, cell culture
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to perform occasional evening or weekend work due to the nature of our research program
A commitment of 1-2 years is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) with up to 8% university match
Generous time off package
Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement
Company
Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL), at Marquette University, was launched in 2019, through the generous support of the Thomas J.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase