Research Technologist - Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy

Research Technician I position available in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy. The successful applicant will study the molecular mechanisms that guide liver development. Research projects combine stem cell differentiation models with state-of-the-art genomic and molecular tools to investigate how changes in DNA organization regulate gene activity as cells acquire a liver fate. We welcome highly motivated and well-organized individuals capable of managing daily laboratory tasks, including inventory management and supply ordering, and performing tissue culture and molecular biology assays.

Applicants should have general interests in cell biology, gene regulation, and embryonic development.

Research Technician I position available in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy. The successful applicant will study the molecular mechanisms that guide liver development. Research projects combine stem cell differentiation models with state-of-the-art genomic and molecular tools to investigate how changes in DNA organization regulate gene activity as cells acquire a liver fate. We welcome highly motivated and well-organized individuals capable of managing daily laboratory tasks, including inventory management and supply ordering, and performing tissue culture and molecular biology assays.

Applicants should have general interests in cell biology, gene regulation, and embryonic development.

• Maintain and differentiate stem cell lines using standard tissue culture procedures.
• Perform routine molecular biology techniques
• Preparing buffers, dilutions, or stock solutions for routine assays and cell culture
• Maintain accurate notebook and data records for assays
• Ordering of reagents and supplies and ordering record management
• Participate in weekly meetings with principal investigator and other lab members
• Demonstrate good organizational and time management skills

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
• Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

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

Minimum Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum

Required Experience:

No experience required

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. 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.

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