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Lab Assistant in Bacterial Genetics

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511411
Division/Organization: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Department: Center for Genomic Science Innovation
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: GENETICS-BIOTECHNLGY CNTR BLDG
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, STEM

Department Overview:

 Genetics/Center for Genomic Science Innovation (Genetic-Biotechnology Center)
Jason Peters Lab (https://sites.google.com/wisc.edu/jasonpeterslab).

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 possibility of continuing in future semesters

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8

Schedule:

 two shifts/week, 3-4 hours/shift during business hours (~9am-6 pm, M-F)
Day of week and time of shifts will be based on availability and course schedule.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Coursework in chemistry and biology are necessary. Previous experience with laboratory procedures is desirable. Attention to detail, reliability, ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately, work independently, and perform tasks efficiently are necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Please include the following information in your resume and/or cover letter:

(1) Major, expected graduation date, GPA, science, math, computer courses
(2) Previous work experience and extracurricular activities
(3) Academic and career goals
(4) Reasons for your interest in this position
(5) Skills that would make you qualified for this position
(6) Course schedule/availability (please attach a screenshot of your course schedule and indicate when you would be available to work a ~3-4 hr shift during M-F, 9-6)

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Entry level undergraduate student lab assistant position in a bacterial genetics research lab. Washing and sterilizing laboratory glassware, preparing chemical solutions and culture media, and general lab upkeep and organization. Additional microbiology-related duties are possible as experience increases and time allows.

Physical Demands:

standing, occasional lifting ~15-20 lbs

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

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/
 
 

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