O'Connor Lab Research Specialist

UW-MADISON • Madison, WI • 2h ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Research SpecialistJob Summary: We are seeking a Research Specialist to join our team sequencing environmental samples for up to 240 different human pathogens. Working under the supervision of the principal investigators and senior laboratory scientists, the ideal candidate will assist with experimental scheduling and organization, sample processing and archiving, sequencing samples, and data analysis and preparation for scientific publication. These technical responsibilities require attention to detail, careful documentation, and adherence to established protocols for sample handling and processing. This position involves collaborating with the team on projects that study pathogens in the environment, collected through air sampling, wastewater, or other methods of environmental sampling, working in the laboratories of Drs. David and Shelby O\'Connor. Additionally, some samples may be derived from patient samples. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include experimental organization and scheduling, processing samples according to established laboratory protocols, assisting with molecular assays, documenting experiments, managing samples and metadata, interpreting results, and communicating findings to colleagues and collaborators. In addition to responsibilities specific to this position, the candidate will also contribute to and perform routine laboratory maintenance and quality control measures and procedures to ensure data integrity and equipment functionality. Furthermore, the candidate will contribute to other laboratory needs as time permits. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. Must provide a valid driver\'s license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ *** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/9BC2C6C96CD14B4A

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