Research Associate I Jobs

Position Description:
Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). In the role of Research Associate I you will be working in Biochemistry Department in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Dr. Gustavo Leone’s Lab at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee is looking for an energized scientist to conduct research in cancer and developmental biology. Currently, projects utilize cell-based systems and mouse models to study Rb/E2F & PTEN signaling in the context of cell cycle control, during both typical cell division and endoreduplication, embryonic developmental and cancer initiation and progression (endometrial, liver, pancreatic, and breast cancers), as well as the genetics and biology of PTEN within the tumor microenvironment.

Primary Functions

• Maintain supplies, may negotiate with vendors, track purchase orders.
• Literature searches as needed.
• Maintain equipment, perform/supervise repairs and update computer hardware and software.
• Manage and operate lab equipment.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, evaluate lab procedures.
• Update/improve any techniques in lab as needed.
• Design and perform lab procedures and experiments with minimal supervision.
• Train new employees in lab procedures.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Required knowledge:

• Data collection and utilization
• Biology and/or chemistry, mathematics, statistics
• Problem solving, critical thinking,

Preferred Schedule:
8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday with occasional weekends

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Minimum Required Education: Master’s degree

Minimum Required Experience: No experience required

Preferred Education: none

Preferred Experience: Has experience working with mice. Handling mice for breeding, weaning, and tagging. Mouse embryonic work would be a plus but not required.

Why MCW?

• 403B Retirement Package
• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Pet Insurance
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.

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 a diverse 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.

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