(36404) Project Appointment Student - Pediatric Cardiology

Summary 

A Project Appointment-STUDENT (PA-STUDENT) classification is utilized for a foreign national who is at MCW as a student for the purposes of furthering his or her education. In order to qualify for this position, student status must be proven. 

Attributes of a Project Appointment:

• PA-STUDENTS are temporarily brought into an MCW laboratory because they desire to supplement their education, which they are primarily receiving at an institution other than MCW.

• There is an established date of termination, and there is no expectation of continued or permanent employment.

• The total duration of the Project Appointment cannot exceed four years. 

Primary Responsibilities  

• Design and perform laboratory procedures and experiments under the supervision of the PI. 

• Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects.

• Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.

• Manage and operate laboratory equipment with minimal supervision.

• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff.

• Evaluate and interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, evaluate laboratory procedures. 

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities 

• Required knowledge: biology, documentation, records management, data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

• Experience with cell culture, molecular techniques, immunohistochemical staining, Western blot.

• Experience with handling of laboratory animals is preferred.

• Experience with cardiovascular-related techniques is preferred.

• Experience with induced-pluripotent stem cell culture and/or -omics is a plus.

Qualifications 

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis. 

Minimum Required Education:  Must have student status at an accredited educational institution 

Minimum Required Experience:        

Preferred Education:   Cardiovascular-related bench experience

Preferred Experience:  Drug development and toxicity 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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