Assistant Research Specialist - Fan Lab

Morgridge Institute for Research • Madison, WI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Fan lab at Morgridge Institute for Research and University of Wisconsin-Madison, which studies metabolism in innate immune cells, is recruiting a motivated and responsible applicant for a full-time assistant research specialist position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology or closely related areas by the time of starting this position
• Organized and responsible
• Strong skills in communication
• Some scientific research experience
• Strong professional references from scientific research experience
• Ability to perform each primary duty satisfactorily
• Ability to strive to perform each task exceptionally

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in some of these techniques is desired but not required
• Scientific research experience
• Methods/techniques that you have already mastered

Responsibilities

• Isolate innate immune cells
• Culture primary cells or cell line
• Culture media preparation
• Maintain mouse colony
• Conduct molecular cloning
• Assist in protein expression and purification
• Analyze proteins using immunoblotting
• Analyze gene expression using qPCR
• Perform metabolite/lipid extraction
• Perform LC-MS analysis
• Perform data analysis for metabolomics and lipidomics
• Prepare mobile phase buffer
• Perform basic maintenance tasks of LC-MS
• Work alongside other scientists on complex experiments
• Plan experiments
• Identify proper controls
• Interpret unexpected outcomes
• Troubleshoot experiments
• Help teach techniques to other members of the laboratory (e.g., undergraduates and new graduate students) after developing technical independence
• Master professional lab practices, including lab safety, scientific rigor, and maintaining an organized, detailed, and up-to-date lab record.

Benefits

• Direct technical training
• Training and mentoring in research
• Co-authorship in multiple publications
• Experience building before applying to graduate school (e.g., Ph.D. program or M.D./Ph.D. program)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees