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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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