Lab Technician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Summary

Under direct supervision of the lab Director (Adam Greenberg, PhD), support research personnel by assisting in routine laboratory experiments related to the laboratory’s focus. Also, provide assistance with maintenance, operation, organization, and inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies.

Primary Functions

- Human subject (both patient and normal volunteer) testing: behavior and neuroimaging
- Subject/patient recruitment, scheduling, and chaperoning across campus
- Behavioral and neuroimaging data analysis
- Training research assistants on data collection/storage/analysis procedures
- Generate figures and present data at lab meetings
- Participate in meetings with principal investigator(s) and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed
- Coordinate the general management of laboratory functions, including (but not limited to) data storage, waste disposal, ordering supplies, documenting procedures, maintaining & organizing regulatory (IRB, funding agency, etc) paperwork

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
- Understanding of general laboratory procedures.
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail required.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Ability to use independent judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: Completed Freshman year of undergraduate education
Minimum Required Experience: No experience required
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Experience: 1 year of human subjects testing

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.

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