Sobre esta vaga de Lab Technician I na Medical College of Wisconsin
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
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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 individual's 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.
