Research Scientist I

Position Description:

We're looking for those individuals-the creative thinkers and innovation seekers-who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities. In the role of a Research Scientist I you will be working in our Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.

Purpose

Using spleen tissue, the life gift from the transplant organ donors, Chen Lab aims to reconstitute human immune response in vitro. The Chen Lab in the Department of OB/GYN and Center for Immunology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, is seeking a motivated Research Scientist to join the team.

Our unique platform enables us to test hundreds of different conditions in parallel and assess their impacts on human immune responses, such as antibody production. We routinely work with industry partners to exploit the translational potential of the spleen organoid screening system. Meanwhile, working with the Versiti Blood Research Institute, we are building up a spleen biobank to investigate populational diversity in immune response. We aim to leverage the systemic and causative understanding of human immune system to inform the rationale design of vaccine and immunotherapy.

Primary Functions

• Process and bank human spleens distributed from the Organ Processing Organization (Versiti Blood Research Institute).
• Maintain spleen organoid cultures
• Perform screening using a laboratory robot.
• Perform routine experiments and daily work timely and independently, including cellular and molecular biology experiments, fluorescence imaging studies, etc. Collect, analyze, and report experimental data with accurate records.
• Conduct and supervise assigned duties, such as routine lab maintenance, preparation of lab solutions and reagents, monitoring compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations, ordering supply, and record keeping, protocol implementation, etc.
• Develop new methodologies for lab procedures.
• May oversee the work of laboratory personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction/delegation/prioritizing.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Experience in immunology or high-throughput screening is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of cell biological, biochemistry and molecular biological techniques.
• Complex problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork, time management, and communication/writing skills.

Preferred Schedule:



7am to 5pm

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: PhD in a scientific field

Minimum Required Experience: No experience required

Preferred Education: PhD

Preferred Experience: 1-2 Years

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
• 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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