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Research Technician

Marquette University Human Resources

Research Technician

Posting Number: 201104286

Employment Status: Part Time

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Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People. 

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. 

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement!  For more information, please view our https://www.marquette.edu/human-resources/documents/total-rewards-guide-2025.pdf.

We are seeking a motivated Research Technician to join our dynamic and collaborative laboratory. The ideal candidate will support research projects involving cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and protein analysis. This position requires hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, qPCR and real-time PCR , and Western blotting, among other molecular biology methods. The candidate will contribute to the smooth operation of the lab, experimental procedures, and data analysis.

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain mammalian cell culture experiments, including cell seeding, subculturing, freezing, and thawing.

• Conduct molecular biology techniques such as DNA /RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, qPCR and real-time PCR .

• Perform protein analysis techniques, including Western blotting and SDS -PAGE .

• Assist with the design and execution of experiments under supervision.

• Record and analyze experimental data accurately and maintain laboratory notebooks.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, prepare reagents, and ensure an organized workspace.

• Collaborate with other team members, participate in lab meetings, and assist with training new personnel or students.

• Follow lab safety protocols and institutional guidelines for biological research.

• Assist with general lab maintenance tasks, including ordering supplies and organizing inventories.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR a high school diploma/GED (some college preferred) with 1-2 years of related lab experience.

Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

Successful candidate will be expected to exhibit individual initiative, work independently; be technically proficient and accurate; effectively communicate in both written reports and presentations; initiate and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures; and possess attention to detail.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques.

• Proficiency in molecular biology methods such as qPCR, real-time PCR , and nucleic acid extraction.

• Experience with Western blotting and protein analysis techniques.

• Experience with other molecular biology techniques such as cloning, immunostaining, or ELISA .

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow protocols meticulously.

• Ability to analyze data and prepare basic reports.

• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

• Familiarity with laboratory software for data analysis.

• Prior experience in a research or academic laboratory setting.

Department: Dental School

Posting Date: 01/23/2025

Closing Date:

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It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

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