Gao Lab Research Specialist
About The Position
The Gao Lab in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a Research Specialist to support basic and translational research in hematology, with a focus on stem cell biology and blood diseases. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to multiple research projects and conduct independent research. Additional duties include laboratory management and close collaboration with research teams at UW-Madison and beyond. The laboratory is located in the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR) building. Work is required onsite at a designated campus work location. The role includes supporting day-to-day operations, maintaining research equipment and laboratory areas, contributing to research methods, carrying out protocol-based experiments, collecting and interpreting data, preparing results for presentations and reports, conducting literature reviews, and writing reports.
Requirements
- Prior laboratory research experience.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with biological assays, flow cytometry, and laboratory animals/mice.
- Bachelor of Science degree preferred, with a focus in biology or a related field preferred.
- Interest in hematology research is encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers.
- Operates, cleans, and maintains research equipment and the organization of the research area; tracks inventory and places replenishment orders.
- Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials.
- Conducts research experiments according to established protocols, collects data, and monitors test results.
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and reporting to internal and external audiences.
- Performs literature reviews and writes reports.
- Supports laboratory management and collaborates with other research teams at UW-Madison and beyond.
- Contributes to basic and translational hematology research, including independent research.
Benefits
- Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Competitive insurance and savings accounts.
- Retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
