Research Specialist
About The Position
The Research Specialist will participate in field leading research on stem cell-derived islets and isolating human islets from cadaver donors. This position will maintain and differentiate human pluripotent stem cells into pancreatic cells and insulin producing cells using established protocols; perform quality control assays on cell starting material and cell products. The Research Specialist will learn and participate in all islet cell isolations with a team, and be a significant team member of the Islet Isolation Core and the Integrated Islet Distribution Program. This person will also participate in the care of mice before, during and after procedures, as well as perform/learn assays such as QPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, immunostaining, cytotoxicity assays, ECM production and image analysis of stained tissues. For more information on this cutting edge research and the Odorico Lab, please visit https://www.surgery.wisc.edu/research/researchers-labs/odorico/ This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year research laboratory experience
- Experience with human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation
Nice To Haves
- Experience with pancreatic islet biology and stem cell biology
- Experience with mouse handling/procedures and routine cellular and molecular assays
- Experience with multiple assays used in immunology research
Responsibilities
- Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s).
- Collects data and monitors test results
- Performs literature reviews and writes reports
- Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
- 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
- Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area.
- Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
Benefits
- The starting salary for the position is $50,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
