Research Specialist - Lamming Lab
Research Specialist - Lamming Lab
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Research SpecialistJob Duties:
The Department of Medicine Division of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism offers a unique opportunity for a Research Specialist position within the Dudley Lamming Lab. This position offers great opportunities to gain hands-on experiences in animal research in the area of nutrition aging and metabolism with translational values to advance the prevention and treatment of human diseases and improve public health. The intellectually-stimulated diverse environment provides unique advantages in pursuing future careers in medicine and related fields and fosters collaboration and network building.
This position requires work to be completed onsite at a designated campus work location.
The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:
- Excellent communication skills with great attention to details
- Be able to adhere to protocols and other compliance requirements
- Be able to work independently after completion of training
- Be well organized in record keeping
- Be able to assist other research staff in various capacities
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinates with other labs to design experiments and perform specialized metabolic phenotyping on their projects
- Performs literature reviews and writes reports
- Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
- Reviews analyzes and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
- Participates in the development interpretation and implementation of research methodology and materials
- 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
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Medicine Division of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism in the Operational Area of Lamming Lab
The University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine. We elevate everyone through meaningful mentorship career development and opportunities to innovate. Our core values are: Innovation Health equity Kindness Professional fulfillment and Impact in Wisconsin and beyond. These values resonate in our hearts and propel us forward to fulfill our mission: to develop exceptional leaders who transform the world of medicine through scholarship innovation and partnership. Thats how we move ever closer to achieving our vision: health and equity for all. Learn more about Department of Medicine: the Division of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism we help people with diabetes endocrine disorders and metabolic disease live their healthiest lives. We lead comprehensive education research and clinical programsin partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system. We are innovative collaborative and kind. We strive for excellence and equity and we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $44543; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous research experience in a biological laboratory
Research experience with animals
Experience with GraphPad Prism
Education:
Bachelors Degree Preferred
How to Apply:
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Resume
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Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
University sponsorship is not available for this position including transfers of sponsorship and TN selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
Contact Information:
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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.
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.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings click here.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
