ASSOCIATE MICROBIOLOGIST

Job no: 240735-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: WVDL/MSN VIROLOGY/DEPT OFFICE
Location: Madison
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) are working in collaboration to recruit a team of individuals that will be performing SARS-CoV-2 screening for the UW-Madison campus. These positions will function as a team of microbiologists performing SARS-CoV-2 screening on human samples in a high-throughput, clinical testing environment. Duties of the positions include, but are not limited to, specimen processing, reagent preparation, nucleic acid extraction, performing PCR assays, data analysis, releasing results, troubleshooting, instrument maintenance, inventory, workspace and equipment cleaning and decontamination, specimen storage and disposal.
As workload permits, these positions will have opportunity for cross-training and participation in the veterinary diagnostic testing one or more of the testing sections including: Molecular Diagnostics, Virology, Bacteriology, Serology or Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE). When the dedicated COVID testing laboratory is no longer needed, this position may be reassigned to one or more of the diagnostic sections at the WVDL.

Core work hours are 7:45am to 4:30pm with ability to flex start/end times up to 1 hour (for an 8- hour day), Monday through Friday. This is a renewable position.

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 a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution is required. Bachelor's degree in a biological or medical life sciences discipline preferred. Ability to meet CLIA 42 CFR 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications is required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

College laboratory course work in bacteriology, microbiology, virology, and/or immunology is required. Experience performing PCR is preferred. Prior experience in a diagnostic or clinical laboratory is preferred. Prior experience in a high-throughput environment is preferred.

Additional Information:

Some after hours or Saturday hours may be required.

An official transcript will be required prior to an offer of employment. (Applications with degrees from foreign institutions must have transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services http://www.naces.org and the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation).

The employee must be able to successfully pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and a
possibly a respirator fit test.

Department(s):

A882400-WIS VET DIAGNOSTIC LAB/MSN VIROLOGY/DEPT OFFICE

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $45,643 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Anticipated start date on or after October 1, 2021. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

To ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by no later than 11:55pm CDT, on the assured consideration date. Please submit a resume, a cover letter describing your qualifications and a list of three professional references including one current or recent supervisor.

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Special Note: UW-Madison conducts criminal background checks for final candidate(s).

The WVDL is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, integrity, trust and accountability where employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. The WVDL believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a lab, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We strive for continuous improvement by setting our goals high and expecting high standards using our core values.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Contact:

Neeti Dahal
ndahal@wisc.edu
608-262-6779
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 MICROBIOLOGIST(S80BN) or MICROBIOLOGIST(S80DN) or ASSOC MICROBIOLOGIST(S80FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

240735-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: Sep 8 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Sep 22 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time