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Wisconsin

Research Specialist

University of Wisconsin Madison

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About the role

  • Working with and caring for research animals.
  • Preparation of animal and animal samples in coordination with pathology services, including tissue harvesting, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemical staining, and tissue imaging.
  • The Rosenberg Lab in the Department of Neuroscience is seeking a Research Specialist to assist in our lab's goal of understanding how the brain uses visual information to guide goal-directed actions.

Responsibilities

  • Performs literature reviews and writes reports
  • Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
  • Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
  • The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver.
  • Previous experience working with and caring for nonhuman primates, particularly in support of behavioral and neuroscience studies.

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience in a research or clinical laboratory setting
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Must be comfortable working with Macintosh and PC computers
  • We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
  • For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

Nice to have

  • Experience in an academic research laboratory desirable
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Consideration will be given to veterinary technicians and laboratory animal technicians.
  • Cover Letter required
  • A minimum of one letter of recommendation required

Skills

  • Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities will be given first consideration:

Compensation

  • The starting salary for the position is $45,879 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

  • School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Neuroscience, Rosenberg Lab
  • Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
  • SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026
  • For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • 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.
  • To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.
  • If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

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