Researcher I - Allergy/Immunology
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Mar 10, 2025
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Salary:
Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $50,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ ).
SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: ( https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0 )
Job Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Researcher I to support Dr. Seroogy's Research Group. The primary focus of Dr. Seroogy's lab involves translational research with infants that are protected from developing allergic disease secondary to unique, but poorly defined, environmental exposures. The Researcher I will be responsible for: overall project management of study data, protocol implementation, and biospecimen tracking, flow cytometry of immune cells, DNA and RNA isolation and use in quantitative methods, development of new protocols, maintenance of standard laboratory equipment and reagents, computational analysis of complex data sets, and assistance with manuscript writing and preparation of data for presentation.
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. To learn more about the department's work and accomplishments, please visit: https://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/ .
Responsibilities: Provides technical expertise to fundamental and/or applied scientific research under the direction of senior research personnel or faculty.
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
Master's Degree
By position start date
Qualifications:
Prior lab experience required.
Experience with flow cytometry required.
Experience working with human samples strongly preferred.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% - 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:
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy Listing 312738 (Research Specialist - Allergy/Immunology); please note that only one vacancy exists. Applicants for this position will be considered for all titles listed in these postings. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.
Contact:
Ashley Rupnow
ashley.rupnow@pediatrics.wisc.edu
608-265-3961
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Researcher I(RE040)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/AIR
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
312737-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here
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 may require a criminal background check. It may 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 .
Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $50,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ ).
SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: ( https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0 )
Job Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Researcher I to support Dr. Seroogy's Research Group. The primary focus of Dr. Seroogy's lab involves translational research with infants that are protected from developing allergic disease secondary to unique, but poorly defined, environmental exposures. The Researcher I will be responsible for: overall project management of study data, protocol implementation, and biospecimen tracking, flow cytometry of immune cells, DNA and RNA isolation and use in quantitative methods, development of new protocols, maintenance of standard laboratory equipment and reagents, computational analysis of complex data sets, and assistance with manuscript writing and preparation of data for presentation.
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. To learn more about the department's work and accomplishments, please visit: https://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/ .
Responsibilities: Provides technical expertise to fundamental and/or applied scientific research under the direction of senior research personnel or faculty.
- 40% Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
- 15% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications
- 10% Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures
- 10% Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
- 5% Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
- 20% Performs oversight and management of ongoing study projects as it relates to management and tracking of biospecimens, data acquisition, and communications with collaborators
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
Master's Degree
By position start date
Qualifications:
Prior lab experience required.
Experience with flow cytometry required.
Experience working with human samples strongly preferred.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% - 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:
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy Listing 312738 (Research Specialist - Allergy/Immunology); please note that only one vacancy exists. Applicants for this position will be considered for all titles listed in these postings. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.
Contact:
Ashley Rupnow
ashley.rupnow@pediatrics.wisc.edu
608-265-3961
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Researcher I(RE040)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/AIR
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
312737-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here
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 may require a criminal background check. It may 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 .
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