Job Description

Job Summary:
The University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center (UWBC) and the Center for Genomic Science Innovation (CGSI) are committed to maximizing the benefits of biotechnology research within the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin System, State of Wisconsin, and the nation. The Centers facilitate high quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary research and supports, coordinates, disseminates, and advances biotechnology.

The UWBC is a large and complex organization containing 13 sub-units. The Center has a variety of funding sources; federal and non-federal grants and awards, and seven fee-for-service revenue generated 136 accounts.

The Biotechnology Center is seeking an ambitious, independent Research Specialist to support the services of the Animal Models Core whose mission is to provide various genome editing technology including CRISPR and related support to UW investigators. A successful employee demonstrates efficient time management skills in addition to strong attention to detail in carrying out lab and animal related tasks. Applicants must be comfortable working with animal models, including mice and rats. Periodic weekend work is required.

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.
30% 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
10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
10% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
10% Maintenance of rodent breeding colonies including tissue sampling and database entry
5% Assist with rederive mouse and rat strains
5% Assist with cryopreserve of mouse and rat gametes
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.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degree. Degree in Biology, Animal Sciences, Genetics, Zoology, or related areas of biological sciences preferred.