RESEARCH SPECIALIST
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Job no: 267339-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department:VCRGE/PRIMATE/PRIMATE
Location: Madison
Categories: Research
Job Summary: |
This is a Research Specialist position in the Immunology Service Unit of the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC). The successful applicant will contribute to research investigating antibody and cell-mediated immune responses to viral pathogens, including the human and simian immunodeficiency viruses (HIV and SIV), severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and Zika virus. Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited, to planning and performing immunologic assays for antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), virus neutralization, and T cell responses. Laboratory techniques will involve cell culture, lymphocyte isolation from peripheral blood and tissues, flow cytometry, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and DNA sequencing. Additional duties will include data analysis, maintaining a complete and well organized laboratory notebook, contributing to general lab maintenance, and training new personnel. BL-3 training and certification will be completed upon hire. |
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Responsibilities: | Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.
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Institutional Statement on Diversity: |
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. |
Education: |
Required |
Qualifications: |
Although previous non-classroom laboratory experience is preferred, recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to applicants with a strong background in immunology, virology or molecular biology with previous cell culture and/or flow cytometry experience. Excellent communication skills, mature work habits, a desire to learn, and the ability to work independently in a team environment are expected. |
Work Type: |
Full Time: 100% |
Appointment Type, Duration: |
Ongoing/Renewable |
Salary: |
Minimum $45,775 ANNUAL (12 months) |
Additional Information: |
The WNPRC is one of seven federally supported National Primate Research Centers and the only one in the Midwest. WNPRC's mission is to increase the understanding of basic primate biology and to improve human health and quality of life through research. To accomplish this, the WNPRC helps discover treatments, preventions and cures for human disease; generates new knowledge of primate biology, from the molecular and whole animal levels to the understanding of primate ecosystems; facilitates research progress by providing expertise, resources and training to scientists worldwide; and collects primate information and disseminates to the research community and to the public. |
How to Apply: |
Please click "Apply Now" to begin the application process. Please submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your experience as it relates to this position, referencing PVL 267339. You will also be required to provide three professional references, with phone numbers and email addresses. |
Contact: |
Rachael Buss |
Official Title: |
Research Specialist(RE047) |
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Department(s): |
A348800-VCRGE/PRIMATE/PRIMATE |
Employment Class: |
Academic Staff-Renewable |
Job Number: |
267339-AS |
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department . |
Applications Open: Sep 29 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 13 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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