Supervisor Lab Jobs

Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings a synergy between the best medical education, research and patient care. Tomorrow’s discoveries happen right here alongside the very people who bring those lessons to our students. Every bit of knowledge, and every advancement, provides our students with an unprecedented, collaborative learning environment, and helps improve the vitality and care of our communities. In the role of Lab Supervisor you will be working in Anesthesiology Department in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Purpose

Supervise laboratory personnel, and responsible for overseeing daily operations, quality and timeliness of lab activities.

Primary Functions

• Keep abreast of research techniques and methodologies that might facilitate designated research projects.
• Analyze data using statistical methodologies; may produce graphic results.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develop and perform complex lab research procedures requiring specialized experience in several areas of lab investigation.
• Participate in meetings with the principle investigator and staff to evaluate and interpret the validity of data, determine methodologies and evaluate lab procedures impacting the quality and timeliness of research.
• Supervise staff including hiring, training, performance reviews, coaching and corrective actions; oversee daily operations of the laboratory.
• Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment, train lab staff in its use as necessary.
• Demonstrate procures and provide individualized instruction for lab staff, students and residents.
• Create and maintain accurate and timely records of test results, providing information for evaluation and specific recommendations related to the direction of the research.
• Oversee supplies and ongoing expenses related to area of research.
• Develop and apply standard quality control procedures to assure quality results.
• Communicate with researchers in other laboratories; share ideas and research methodologies to improve the effectiveness of the research.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team with other lab members

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.

Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Expertise in animal behavior and histology are beneficial but can be acquired.

Ability to develop and follow new research protocols and to document meticulously.

Familiarity with basic data analysis and statistics programs.

Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

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Preferred Schedule:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience: 5 years

Field: Molecular Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Psychology, Psychiatry, Neurology or related fields

Why MCW?

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