Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Wisconsin Brain Donor Program Specialist

University of Wisconsin Madison

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About the role

  • This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
  • This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.
  • This position operates in a dynamic environment that requires balancing field-based donation work, laboratory coordination, and administrative responsibilities, often under tight timelines and with evolving research protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
  • Performs post-donation technical tasks including tissue embedding, precision slicing, MRI coordination, biofluid processing, etc.
  • Manages specimen storage, inventory, freezer maintenance, and biorepository logistics
  • Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
  • Performs literature reviews and writes reports

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years' experience working in a laboratory, clinical, or research setting
  • If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Nice to have

  • Minimum 1 year experience working with human or mammalian tissue, tissue dissection, or performing autopsy/necropsy
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Cover letter (preferred)
  • Resume (required)
  • Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above.
  • Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process.
  • References will be requested from final candidates.
  • All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

Compensation

  • The starting salary for the position is $50,000 annually

Benefits

  • School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics & Gerontology, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Brain Donor Program
  • We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity.
  • Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!
  • We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs-in partnership with our world-class university, remarkable health system and regional Veterans hospital.
  • We strive for excellence and health equity.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; focus in biology, health sciences, or related field preferred
  • Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Company info

  • We are innovative, collaborative and compassionate.
  • We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging-and is empowered to champion it in all they do.
  • At the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, we help older adults live their healthiest lives.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.

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