Research Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The O'Leary laboratory in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, is seeking to fill a position as a research specialist. The laboratory studies immunological responses to normal microbiota, metabolites, and tissue injury with a focus on the gastrointestinal tract. This is an exciting opportunity for hands-on training and mentorship in immunology and tissue biology, with the opportunity to establish an independent project and publish as a team. The research specialist will assist the team by performing a wide array of experimental techniques such as PCR, quantitative PCR, ion flux experiments, single cell data analysis, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence imaging, as well as in vivo manipulation of transgenic mice and murine tissue processing. Lab management tasks include mouse colony management; assisting in purchasing and budgeting; managing undergraduate assistants; and serving as the chemical hygiene officer. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Requirements

• Previous laboratory experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required; focus in biology, molecular biology, genetics, or a closely related field is required by the start date of the position

Nice To Haves

• Animal handling training or experience, including animal husbandry
• Flow cytometry experience
• Experience in molecular biology techniques
• Aseptic laboratory technique experience
• Background in immunology

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s).
• Collects data and monitors test results
• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area.
• Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers

Benefits

• generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• competitive insurances and savings accounts
• retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees