Position Vacancy ID:

90104-AS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:

Lewis Lab Manager/Technician

Official Title:

RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)

Hiring Department:

A349500-VCRGE/WID/WI INST DISC

FTE:

75% - 100%

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 7, 2017

Term:

This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:

Minimum $30,207 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:

A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field is required.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

2+ years experience in an industry or academic research setting is preferred. This position requires knowledge of general laboratory equipment and materials. Highly qualified candidates will have experience in performing laboratory tasks such as molecular cloning, mammalian cell culture, real-time PCR, and sample preparation for Illumina platform sequencing.

A 'can do, get it done' work ethic is essential, as are excellent organizational, record keeping, and multi-tasking skills. The preferred candidate will be self-motivated, with excellent problem solving skills and strong attention to detail. Additionally, this position requires well-developed interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently within a team environment.

License or Certificate:

Position Summary:

The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) is a transdisciplinary research institute a the University of Wisconsin-Madison exploring information across disciplines at the interfaces of research, education, and business.

The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery seeks a Laboratory Manager/Technician to join the Lewis Lab within our Epigenetics research theme. This lab investigates the mechanisms underlying biological processes, including mammalian development, oncogenic transformation, and tumor growth. The Laboratory Manager/Technician plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of the lab by providing technical/research support to the principal investigator, graduate research assistants, and undergraduate students.

Additional Information:

Contact:

Kory Breuer
kbreuer@discovery.wisc.edu
608-316-4496
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Instructions to Applicants:

Start the online application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Applicants are asked to upload a current resume and cover letter highlighting their qualifications for this position.

Please refer any questions regarding this position to the contact listed above.

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NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

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Applications Open: 24 Mar 2017 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: 30 Jul 2017 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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