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The Department of Medicine (DOM) within the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Specialist to join the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine. This position is a major support of multiple federally funded studies in the research program. In the position, the successful candidate will complete complex processing and shipping of a variety of biological specimens (including blood, urine, sputum, & bronchial samples) precisely according to the protocols. This incumbent will order and maintain inventory of reagents and lab supplies. They will maintain laboratory equipment and oversee laboratory hygiene. The position may be responsible for other lab procedures, including but not limited to: running ELISA, DNA/RNA extraction, and qPCR. The successful candidate will work closely with other research specialists, scientists, nurses, and research coordinators. It is imperative that the Research Specialist be detail oriented, have excellent multi-tasking skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. The successful incumbent will have good interpersonal ability and communication skills.

• 60% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 15% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 10% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 5% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 5% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Degree in Biological Science preferred

Required:
- Laboratory experience, relevant coursework will be taken into consideration in lieu of work experience

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience processing of human biological specimens (blood, urine, sputum, nasal specimens, stool, breast milk, etc.)
- Experience or training with Hazardous Materials shipping
- Experience with laboratory procedures such as ELISA, DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $53,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $53,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)

This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position also requires the ability to demonstrate dependability, flexibility and the ability to work in a team environment.

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 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

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.

Kassie Hefty
kjhefty@medicine.wisc.edu
608-262-2710
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Specialist(RE047)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/ALLRGY&IMM

Academic Staff-Renewable

305140-AS