RESEARCH SPECIALIST
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 23, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Salary:
Minimum $40,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, clinics, a preschool, a brain imaging center, and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.
This position will work within the Alexander Disease Laboratory. Research focuses on the effects of astrocyte pathology in the central nervous system with particular emphasis on models of Alexander disease (see below for more information). The Research Specialist will manage rodent model inventory and breeding, and depending on qualifications, perform drug administration protocols, tissue collection and processing, and/or molecular, histological, and behavioral analyses. The position also requires general lab maintenance duties, detailed record keeping, and assisting with regulatory compliance.
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:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Preferably in Biological Field.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have the following required experiences:
- At least one year of laboratory work experience.
- Experience working with rodents in a laboratory setting.
Well-qualified candidates will have the following preferred experiences:
- Experience with managing transgenic rodent inventory and production.
- Experience with Rodent behavior tests.
- Experience with tissue collection and processing.
- Experience with histological techniques, microscopy, and image analysis.
- Experience with stereotaxic injections.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid isolation, protein extraction, quantitative PCR, western blotting, and ELISA.
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:
Ongoing/Renewable
Additional Information:
A Criminal Background Check will be performed.
Must complete HIPAA and receive certification within the first 5 days of employment and annually thereafter within 5 days of notification.
Reporting requirements must be completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to effort reporting and outside activities reporting.
How to Apply:
Please click on the "" button to begin the application process. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter and a list of 3 references.
Contact:
Mariah Ginter
mariah.ginter@wisc.edu
608-263-5671
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Research Specialist(RE047)
Department(s):
A348700-VCRGE/WAISMAN/WAISMAN
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
267300-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: Sep 23 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 19 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Minimum $40,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, clinics, a preschool, a brain imaging center, and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.
This position will work within the Alexander Disease Laboratory. Research focuses on the effects of astrocyte pathology in the central nervous system with particular emphasis on models of Alexander disease (see below for more information). The Research Specialist will manage rodent model inventory and breeding, and depending on qualifications, perform drug administration protocols, tissue collection and processing, and/or molecular, histological, and behavioral analyses. The position also requires general lab maintenance duties, detailed record keeping, and assisting with regulatory compliance.
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.
- 50% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
- 5% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- 10% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
- 5% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
- 5% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
- 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
- 15% Manages animal inventory and production for experiments and maintenance of transgenic rodents
- 5% Assists with laboratory operations and compliance, including implementation of laboratory safety protocols and institutional animal care and use protocols, and shipping samples to other laboratories
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:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Preferably in Biological Field.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have the following required experiences:
- At least one year of laboratory work experience.
- Experience working with rodents in a laboratory setting.
Well-qualified candidates will have the following preferred experiences:
- Experience with managing transgenic rodent inventory and production.
- Experience with Rodent behavior tests.
- Experience with tissue collection and processing.
- Experience with histological techniques, microscopy, and image analysis.
- Experience with stereotaxic injections.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid isolation, protein extraction, quantitative PCR, western blotting, and ELISA.
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:
Ongoing/Renewable
Additional Information:
A Criminal Background Check will be performed.
Must complete HIPAA and receive certification within the first 5 days of employment and annually thereafter within 5 days of notification.
Reporting requirements must be completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to effort reporting and outside activities reporting.
How to Apply:
Please click on the "" button to begin the application process. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter and a list of 3 references.
Contact:
Mariah Ginter
mariah.ginter@wisc.edu
608-263-5671
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Research Specialist(RE047)
Department(s):
A348700-VCRGE/WAISMAN/WAISMAN
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
267300-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: Sep 23 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 19 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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