PLANT ANALYSIS SPECIALIST
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 29, 2022
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Salary:
Minimum $39,400 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center (WCIC) at the University of Wisconsin - Madison is a ~100,000 square foot state-of-the-art agricultural biotechnology complex housing laboratories and greenhouses dedicated to the production and analysis of transgenic and gene edited plants. This facility is the largest publicly held plant transformation facility in the United States and is aimed at improving crop plants for humans, livestock, and the environment.
The WCIC has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced molecular biologist to join the newly created Plant Analysis Team. Together with our current Plant Analysis Lead, the Plant Analysis Specialist will engage in a wide variety of tasks associated with handling a variety of transgenic crops emerging from the Production Pipeline and entering the Greenhouse. The primary responsibility of this position is rapid (2-4 day) turn-around of PCR-based plant analysis to validate that client plants have been successfully transformed in accordance with their contract. Characterization of transgenic plants is performed using multiplexed endpoint PCR analyses, qPCR and/or droplet digital PCR assays. Most client projects require additional testing steps (eg. sampling/plant evaluation across time/promoter induction/specific crossing instructions) over time and into the future generations to advance progeny and recover homozygous seed set. The successful candidate will also be responsible for interacting with the existing molecular team to generate and improve protocols. This position is both to generate data/upload it into the LIMS program and to communicate it to the client in a timely manner. The successful candidate will also be responsible for conducting literature reviews, training junior staff members, and assisting with the development of research methodologies and procedures. There may also be the opportunity to assist with proposals to secure research funding.
People from backgrounds underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) 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. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
Responsibilities:
Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.
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
Education:
Master's Degree Preferred in plant biology or molecular biology related field
Qualifications:
Required Experience:
-DNA/RNA Extraction
-PCR and PCR primer design
Preferred Experience:
-Prior research experience
-Plant Biology
-Multi-channel pipetting
-Robot assisted DNA extraction
-TaqMan qPCR primer/probe design
-RT-qPCR for gene expression analysis
-Droplet Digital PCR for gene copy number quantification
-LIMS data entry
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
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
Additional Information:
-A criminal background check will be required
-A period of evaluation will be required
-This position is a fixed-term terminal appointment with a guaranteed length of 12 months (i.e., August 22, 2022 - August 21, 2023). This appointment may be extended or become a renewable appointment depending on funding and departmental needs.
How to Apply:
To begin the application process please click on the `' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your interest in the position and relevant qualifications, and contact information for three professional references.
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(RE047)
Department(s):
A077800-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/WCIC/WCIC
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:
263869-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/
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: Jul 29 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 14 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Minimum $39,400 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center (WCIC) at the University of Wisconsin - Madison is a ~100,000 square foot state-of-the-art agricultural biotechnology complex housing laboratories and greenhouses dedicated to the production and analysis of transgenic and gene edited plants. This facility is the largest publicly held plant transformation facility in the United States and is aimed at improving crop plants for humans, livestock, and the environment.
The WCIC has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced molecular biologist to join the newly created Plant Analysis Team. Together with our current Plant Analysis Lead, the Plant Analysis Specialist will engage in a wide variety of tasks associated with handling a variety of transgenic crops emerging from the Production Pipeline and entering the Greenhouse. The primary responsibility of this position is rapid (2-4 day) turn-around of PCR-based plant analysis to validate that client plants have been successfully transformed in accordance with their contract. Characterization of transgenic plants is performed using multiplexed endpoint PCR analyses, qPCR and/or droplet digital PCR assays. Most client projects require additional testing steps (eg. sampling/plant evaluation across time/promoter induction/specific crossing instructions) over time and into the future generations to advance progeny and recover homozygous seed set. The successful candidate will also be responsible for interacting with the existing molecular team to generate and improve protocols. This position is both to generate data/upload it into the LIMS program and to communicate it to the client in a timely manner. The successful candidate will also be responsible for conducting literature reviews, training junior staff members, and assisting with the development of research methodologies and procedures. There may also be the opportunity to assist with proposals to secure research funding.
People from backgrounds underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) 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. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
Responsibilities:
Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.
- 30% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
- 10% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- 30% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
- 10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
- 10% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
- 10% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
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
Education:
Master's Degree Preferred in plant biology or molecular biology related field
Qualifications:
Required Experience:
-DNA/RNA Extraction
-PCR and PCR primer design
Preferred Experience:
-Prior research experience
-Plant Biology
-Multi-channel pipetting
-Robot assisted DNA extraction
-TaqMan qPCR primer/probe design
-RT-qPCR for gene expression analysis
-Droplet Digital PCR for gene copy number quantification
-LIMS data entry
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
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
Additional Information:
-A criminal background check will be required
-A period of evaluation will be required
-This position is a fixed-term terminal appointment with a guaranteed length of 12 months (i.e., August 22, 2022 - August 21, 2023). This appointment may be extended or become a renewable appointment depending on funding and departmental needs.
How to Apply:
To begin the application process please click on the `' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your interest in the position and relevant qualifications, and contact information for three professional references.
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(RE047)
Department(s):
A077800-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/WCIC/WCIC
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:
263869-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/
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: Jul 29 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 14 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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