Research Specialist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Research Specialist Job Summary: The Research Specialist position will work with the Principal Investigator in Cancer Biology in the UW Laboratory of Joshua Lang, MD, MS, at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. A major focus in the Lang lab includes studying the role of the tumor microenvironment in the development of invasion and treatment resistance in prostate cancer. This research will focus on development of organ-on-a-chip assays as well as pre-clinical models of targeted therapy resistance in prostate cancer. The position requires the ability to work in a collaborative environment with other investigators on joint projects in this field. Involvement in these activities is expected to lead to scholarly work that will be published in scientific journals. Additional Position Details: This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. Work Schedule: Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m OR 9:00a.m.- 5:30pm.; schedule may shift slightly due to time of when biospecimens are received. Some weekend hours may be needed intermittently to perform time-sensitive lab tasks when managing clinical biospecimen. Key Job Responsibilities: Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences Performs literature reviews and writes reports Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Carbone... 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/3A58EE8296B8462D