Project Appointment Student

Position Description:

Position Summary

MCW International Research Scholar

Purpose

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 Functions

Performs tissue culture procedures.

• Maintains cell lines by feeding, splitting, and passaging cells. Taks care of cryopreservation and storage
• Fractionates lymphocyte subsets using positive and negative selection and differential centrifugation techniques
• Performs lymphocyte proliferation, cytotoxicity, apoptosis and differentiation assays
• Evaluates CAR-T dependent cytotoxicity and programmed cell death

Performs in vivo mouse studies on malignant tumors of the B and plasma cell lineage.

• Recovers blood and ascites from anesthetized mice and harvests tissue and organ specimens from euthanized mice
• Monitors mice on a regular basis for tumor onset and incidence
• Genotypes offspring, relying mainly on PCR methods

Performs cell biological and immunopathology procedures.

• Performs direct/indirect tissue/cell immunofluorescence and immunoperoxidase staining, FACS analyses, cell sorting, and associated data preparation and analysis
• Performs basic protein isolation and purification, and SDS-PAGE-based analyses of purified and recombinant proteins, including Western blot analysis
• Utilizes ELISA and other techniques for detection of lymphokines and other products

Performs procedures in the field of recombinant DNA/RNA methodology.

• Assists in preparation of RNA and DNA from viral, eukaryotic, bacterial cell cultures, whole blood, and tissue samples.  Performs routine assays involving nucleic acids.  This includes the generation, labeling, and proper handling and disposal of non-radioactive probes for Southern, Northern, RNAse protection assays and for the generation and screening of cDNA libraries.
• Performs PCR-based assays with appropriate techniques to avoid cross-contamination.
• Interprets DNA sequencing results
• Assists in accurate record keeping and maintenance of laboratory databases, such as plasmids/vectors, probes, glycerol stocks, oligonucleotide primers, cDNA and PCR products, and fluorescent antibodies

Assists in communication of experimental work and refining of new techniques.

• Retrieves any background or supporting material from literature searches
• Assists in the preparation of manuscripts/grants by organizing data and preparing photographs, computer-generated figures and tables for publication or presentation as directed
• Identifies experimental goals
• Obtains necessary specimen/materials and runs experiments according to information obtained
• Evaluates and records outcome of experiment based on goals and submits for investigator’s inspection

Contributes to smooth functioning of the laboratory.

• Maintains a clean work area
• Interacts with personnel from other laboratories in a productive, professional manner
• Accommodates new personnel and techniques
• Completes work within time guidelines specified and discusses progress and any problems as needed
• Assists in teaching procedures to new personnel
• Assists in developing and monitoring quality control parameters, including those relating to institutional guidelines for handling /disposal of hazardous and radioactive materials
• Troubleshoots problems with procedures and updates written procedures as needed
• Attends staff/laboratory and research meetings appropriate to assigned projects

Preferred Schedule:

Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.

Position Requirements:

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Required knowledge: biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, documentation, records management, data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills

Skills and abilities: This will vary based on the hiring manager’s preferences and should include things that can be learned or trained for.

Organizational Structure

Building:  MACC Fund Research Center

Department:  Medicine                         

Division:  Hematology/Oncology           

Reports to (Title):  PI: Siegfried Janz     

Direct Reports (Titles):  BOC: Kim Macik

Collaborates with (Titles):  Postdoc Fellow, lab manager and other laboratory staff

Specifications

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

Minimum Required Experience:             None

Preferred Education:                              Student status

Preferred Experience:                            n/a

Field:                                                    Cancer biology, cancer immunology, molecular and cellular biology                                                              techniques, and immunotherapy

Certification:                                         n/a

Classification

Grade Name                                         NULL

Full-Time Equivalent                             1.0

FLSA Status                                  Exempt (with student status)

FLSA Test                                            Learned Professional

Workweek                                            Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.

Job ID                                          337

Job Name                                     Project Appointment-STUDENT

Position Category                            Research Services (RS)

Job Scope

Complexity – regularly applied judgment to accomplish tasks; develops policies and procedures

Impact – errors may cause moderate to serious damage; accuracy highly important

Autonomy – performs work independently with regular check-ins; supervision available as needed

Communication – occasionally resolves conflicts; adapts communication style to audiences

Responsibility – advises others

Confidentiality – regularly prepares and uses confidential information

Leadership – acts as a role model

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Risk Potential

Little or no exposure to hazards such as dust, fumes, or extreme temperatures, airborne or blood borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, or allergens.

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.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Performance Dimensions

Collegiality

Exhibit confidentiality, honesty, and actions that build trust and strengthen relationships. Listen to others and effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner through written and verbal communication. Demonstrate respect and commitment to the values of diversity and equity; seek out and incorporate diverse perspectives into decision making.

Excellence and Creativity

Exhibit initiative and ingenuity by taking ownership of tasks to proactively improve services, avoid problems, or develop opportunities. Generate novel and valuable ideas to impact institutional missions.

Identify and implement new methods to increase efficiency and quality.

Education and Development

Displays an ongoing commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement in one’s area of responsibility. Actively seek out mentorship and learning opportunities that can be applied to current and future work activities. Develop and maintain professional affiliations. Participate in design, development, and/or evaluation of instructional materials, methods, courses, or programs.

Agility and Judgment

Remain flexible and versatile in rapidly changing environment and adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Change behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal. Make timely and sound decisions based on analysis of information, experience, and logic. Show reliability and accountability in the successful completion of all work.

Stewardship and Institutional Citizenship

Support transformational change to achieve institutional vision and strategies. Be an active and thoughtful participant in institutional initiatives, meetings, and committee work. Conserve resources and use in an efficient and cost effective manner across all institutional missions. Look for ways to improve and promote quality within area of influence.

Disclaimers

Background Check

Employment in this position may be contingent upon successfully completing a background and criminal history check, caregiver background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check

Law, physical examination, and / or driving record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Medical College of Wisconsin defines diversity as a commitment to recognizing and appreciating the variety of individual differences in an environment that promotes and celebrates individual and collective achievement. The diversity of MCW continues to be an important source of innovative ideas and creative accomplishments.

Confidentiality

Employees that have access to MCW, affiliate, subsidiary, or student data or Protected Health Information

(PI), or research protected information are obligated to protect the confidentiality and proper use and access of this information in order to prevent loss, misuse, unauthorized access, unnecessary identification, or security breaches.

Completeness

This job description is not an employment contract and the Medical College of Wisconsin may modify this document at any time. This document is intended to indicate the types of tasks and levels of skill, effort, and responsibility required by positions assigned this title. This information shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of direct reports. The functions described are not to be interpreted as exclusive or all-inclusive of the various functions performed.

Effective Date:

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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