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RESEARCH SPECIALIST - LANG LAB

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
May 5, 2021
Job no: 233711-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/CARBONE CANC CTR/CANC CTR
Location: Madison
Categories: Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

The Associate Research Specialist position will work with the Principal Investigator in Cancer Biology and Biomarkers in the UW Laboratory of Josh Lang, M.D. at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. One focus in the Lang lab includes investigating human bone and bone marrow metastases in prostate cancer and other solid tumors. With microscale technology, we are able to perform multi-endpoint assays with limited tissue. These projects involve culture and expansion of primary prostate tissue and primary bone marrow stromal cells under 3-dimensional microscale conditions for downstream functional and molecular assays. We can assess invasion using confocal microscopy, viability, and markers with fluorescence imaging, extract DNA and RNA for genomic and transcriptomic analysis, and detect cytokines and chemokines from conditioned media. The primary goal is to develop an organ-on-chip system to model tumor-stromal interactions in solid tumor bone metastases. This platform will be used to assess factors promoting cancer cell invasion and drug resistance, and to screen novel therapeutic agents and combinations in multiple cancer types.

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, preferably in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or other closely related biological science.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

- Previous experience in cell culture, molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, gene editing, and fluorescence microscopy is desired but not required.

- A background in tumor microenvironment and/or microfluidic technology research is strongly preferred, but not required.

- Prefix assignment determined by years of relevant work experience.

Additional Information:

This position will be appointed initially for 12 months. There is a possibility that the position will be extended for a total of two years or the position may convert to a renewable position if additional funding is secured.

- Work involves exposure to human blood products, animal blood products, and tissue-
- Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly encouraged at the time of hire.

Work experience should demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and maturity. Candidates must be effective at building interpersonal relationships with constructive interactions, be clear and effective communicators, promote and create collegial environments that value accountability. The candidate should be curious, ask critical questions, and have experience troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Employees will also be expected to uphold UWCCC core values as defined below:
- Respect: Demonstrate respect for self and others--behave professionally
- Integrity: Act with integrity and honesty
- Teamwork: Commit to and demonstrate teamwork
- Excellence: Ensure excellence, quality, and high ethical standards in conduct and performance

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United
States on or before the effective date of the appointment.

Department(s):

A533400-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CARBONE CANC CTR/CANC CTR

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 12-month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $36,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process.

Contact:

Devonne Tucker
dtucker@wisc.edu
608-263-9404
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-Terminal

Job Number:

233711-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: May 5 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: May 19 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

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