Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Researcher I

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.
  • Provides technical expertise to fundamental and/or applied scientific research under the direction of senior research personnel or faculty.
  • This position also assumes key lab management responsibilities, including procurement of laboratory supplies and maintenance of biosafety protocols and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
  • Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding

Requirements

  • Experience with patient-derived organoid culture and organoid-based assay development
  • Proficiency in immortalized cell culture techniques and drug dose-response assays
  • Experience with biobank protocols and human biospecimen handling
  • Knowledge of ovarian cancer biology or cancer genetics/epigenetics research
  • 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.
  • Required Qualifications:

Nice to have

  • Experience with laboratory supply procurement and inventory management
  • Familiarity with laboratory biosafety and compliance documentation
  • Experience supervising or mentoring undergraduate researchers
  • Experience working independently and managing multiple experimental timelines simultaneously
  • Master's Degree required
  • Cover letter required

Compensation

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

Benefits

  • School of Medicine and Public Health, Center for Precision Medicine, Jessica Lang Lab
  • We are in the Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) complex within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
  • 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 SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

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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