Research Technician

Job Summary:

The Department of Surgery is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed Lab Technician to join an exciting research team studying the mechanisms of wound healing and therapies to improve healing using cell, animal and human wound models. This individual will perform general lab management duties, including tracking and replenishing supplies, maintaining equipment, updating protocols and records, as well as assisting in experiments.

These duties require a presence in the lab during daytime weekday hours. There may be occasional evening or weekend hours if experimental support is needed. This individual may also work closely with students, residents and other researchers in different departments on a variety of exciting and challenging projects on the cutting edge of translational wound healing research. Work in this laboratory has the potential to lead to discoveries with direct translation to burn and wound patients.

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is recognized as an international, national, and statewide leader in education, research, and service. SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

Responsibilities:

Conducts research experiments with limited supervision. Provides technical support with some degree of independence for research projects and/or labs under moderate supervision.

• 25% Prepares lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications. Performs lab or field tests.
• 30% Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces
• 25% Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications
• 20% Assist or work alongside with team members to conduct experiments, including cell, tissue and animals studies

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

Education:

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred focus in molecular biology or related field

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Experience in a basic science lab.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.

• A minimum of one year experience in molecular biology techniques including RNA, DNA extraction and amplification, PCR, Western Blot, cell culture, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, protocol and assay development.

• Specific experience with animal work.

Work Schedule:

The regular work schedule will be Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm (exact schedule to be set at the time of hire).

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

Salary:

Minimum $18.00 HOURLY

Depending on Qualifications

The starting salary for the position is $18.00/hr but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

• SMPH University Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/656no0fcpy2tjg86s4v0chtxx25s3vsm)

Additional Information:

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. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1-OPT STEM Extension participants. 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 "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Robyn Dunkerley

rdunkerley@wisc.edu

608-262-7227

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Research Technician(RE038)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/TRAUMA

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

297824-CP

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.

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).

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