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UW School of Medicine and Public Health · 3 hours ago

O'Connor Lab Research Specialist

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Research Specialist to join their environmental surveillance team. The role involves processing air samples and clinical samples to monitor respiratory illnesses, while working under the supervision of principal investigators and lab scientists.

EducationHealth CareHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences

Performs literature reviews and writes reports

Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders

Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results

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

Qualification

Molecular biologyPCR assaysData analysisRNA isolationDNA isolationWet lab experienceScientific communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Experience in designing and conducting experiments

Experience in data collection and analysis

Experience with written and verbal scientific communication

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree preferred; focus in public health, immunology, microbiology, virology, or a related field is preferred

Benefits

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Competitive insurances and savings accounts

Retirement benefits

Company

UW School of Medicine and Public Health

UW School of Medicine and Public Health offers graduate programs, health professions programs, and innovative research. It is a sub-organization of University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Founded in 1907

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.med.wisc.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Aisha Liebenow

HR Business Partner

Amanda Joncas, M.A.

Human Resources Business Partner

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