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RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 30, 2021
Job no: 234029-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/CELL & REGENERATIVE BIOL
Location: Madison
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

The Lo Sardo Lab seeks a Research Specialist to support studies focused on the functional impact of cardiovascular genetic risk factors on vascular cells. The lab uses induced pluripotent stem cells, vascular cell differentiation, and various molecular biology and biochemistry techniques to understand how common genetic variants can affect an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease. This position will include working with cell culture; primarily human induced pluripotent stem cells, using several molecular biology techniques including, nucleic acid extraction/purification, primers/gRNAs design, PCR, qPCR, CRISPR assays and cloning, and live microscopy and fluorescent microscopy analysis. The Research Specialist will be expected to perform and analyze experiments according to established research requirements and specifications of the lab, and will also be expected to assist in management of the lab with ordering, maintenance of equipment, organization, and inventory.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

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:

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, or related field is required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

At least three years of research experience in a laboratory setting is required. Undergraduate experience will count. Significant experience in molecular biology, including PCR, qPCR, cloning, primers/gRNA design and CRISPR design. Good experience with cell culture and sterile techniques. Interest or experience in bioinformatics is preferred. Extensive experience in lab management and organization, able to coordinate lab duties in a medium-size lab. Strong organizational skills, able to maintain the lab organized, stocked and inventoried at all times. Good problem-solving attitude and independent in lab management. We are looking for a person with competence and good attention to details. A positive attitude and a good prospective in working in a team setting are essential.

Department(s):

A531100-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CELL & REGENERATIVE BIOL

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $34,748 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. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including at least one current or former supervisor.

Contact:

Jennifer Scheuer
jscheuer@wisc.edu
608-262-7953
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:

SR RESEARCH SPEC(T16BN) or RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

234029-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. 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: Apr 30 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Sep 10 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

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