RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Job no: 100048-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:VCRGE/PRIMATE/PRIMATE
Location: Madison
Categories: Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Research, Scientific

Position Summary:

A position is available in the Wisconsin National Primate Resesarch Center (WNPRC) Genetics Services Unit overseen by Dr. David O'Connor at the AIDS Vaccine Research Laboratory. Genetics Services is a research service unit that specializes in fee-for-service high-throughput genotyping of immune loci in nonhuman primates (NHP). Understanding NHP genetics is essential for unlocking the secrets of AIDS immunity, organ transplant tolerance, and susceptibility to infectious disease. The applicant will provide technical assistance to help design experiments and develop improved technologies for understanding the relationship between genetics and disease, while working with other laboratories that provide NHP samples for advanced analyses available only through Genetics Services.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, preferrably genetics, biology, microbiology, immunology, or related field.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Coursework in a molecular biology or related discipline required. Undergraduate experience in a biomedical research laboratory is highly desirable. Experience preparing samples for DNA deep sequencing and demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets are strongly preferred. The successful applicant should have a deep-seated interest in genetics, be an excellent communicator, and have a strong desire to learn about next generation sequencing techologies and data analysis. A strong academic background is highly preferred.

License or Certificate:

BL2+ and radiation certification will be acquired upon hire.

Additional Information:

The minimum salary for the Associate Research Specialist will be $36,000. The minimum salary for the (no-prefix) Research Specialist will be $43,000; two or more years of professional laboratory experience is required for appointment at this level.

A period of evaluation will be required.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (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. Based in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education (OVCRGE) of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison), the WNPRC is committed to diversity both as an end in itself, but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities through research. To support this commitment, we encourage applications from candidates who hold these same values of diversity and inclusion.

Department(s):

A348800-VCRGE/PRIMATE/PRIMATE

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $36,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

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 100048. You will also be required to provide three professional references.

Contact:

Samantha Noordhoek
sblock@primate.wisc.edu
608-262-0149
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

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

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

100048-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.

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Applications Open: Aug 14 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close:Aug 28 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time