MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 13, 2021
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Job no: 230499-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: CALS/WCIC/WCIC
Location: Madison
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Research, Scientific
Position Summary:
The Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center (WCIC) building is a 100,000 square foot agricultural biotechnology/greenhouse complex. The building houses state-of-the-art transgenic plant laboratories and greenhouses which support unprecedented scientific advancement opportunities and improves plants for humans, livestock, and the environment. The center has a high throughput transformation pipeline and molecular department capable of generating and testing transgenic and edited plants. The Center is in need of a molecular biologist for a wide variety of tasks associated with the Molecular Technologies Department. The candidate selected for this role will focus on plasmid cloning and preparation, PCR analysis, gel electrophoresis, plant DNA/RNA extraction, copy number analysis, and other molecular biology duties. The Center uses state of the art molecular processes and equipment and we are looking for a candidate with a background in molecular biology that can work well in a team oriented and exciting field.
The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
BS in Molecular Biology or another related field.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
-Experience working in a molecular lab setting or related experience is required.
-Knowledge of Golden Gate cloning, DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, ddPCR, media preparation, and biolistic transformation methods are preferred.
-Prior molecular cloning, PCR, and nucleic acid experience is highly desired.
-Ability to follow procedures and protocols
-Knowledge in chemistry, HPLC, and/or media formulations is desired
Additional Information:
Standard hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
A period of evaluation will be required. A criminal background check will be required.
Department(s):
A077800-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/WCIC/WCIC
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $48,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process please click on the `' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position.
Contact:
Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
230499-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jan 13 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Feb 10 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: CALS/WCIC/WCIC
Location: Madison
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Research, Scientific
Position Summary:
The Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center (WCIC) building is a 100,000 square foot agricultural biotechnology/greenhouse complex. The building houses state-of-the-art transgenic plant laboratories and greenhouses which support unprecedented scientific advancement opportunities and improves plants for humans, livestock, and the environment. The center has a high throughput transformation pipeline and molecular department capable of generating and testing transgenic and edited plants. The Center is in need of a molecular biologist for a wide variety of tasks associated with the Molecular Technologies Department. The candidate selected for this role will focus on plasmid cloning and preparation, PCR analysis, gel electrophoresis, plant DNA/RNA extraction, copy number analysis, and other molecular biology duties. The Center uses state of the art molecular processes and equipment and we are looking for a candidate with a background in molecular biology that can work well in a team oriented and exciting field.
The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
BS in Molecular Biology or another related field.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
-Experience working in a molecular lab setting or related experience is required.
-Knowledge of Golden Gate cloning, DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, ddPCR, media preparation, and biolistic transformation methods are preferred.
-Prior molecular cloning, PCR, and nucleic acid experience is highly desired.
-Ability to follow procedures and protocols
-Knowledge in chemistry, HPLC, and/or media formulations is desired
Additional Information:
Standard hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
A period of evaluation will be required. A criminal background check will be required.
Department(s):
A077800-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/WCIC/WCIC
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $48,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process please click on the `' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position.
Contact:
Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
230499-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jan 13 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Feb 10 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
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