Student Research Assistant
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511638 Division/Organization: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Department: Primate Research Center Job Type: UW Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: CAPITOL CT 1220Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: 13.50 Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Education and Training, Healthcare and Health Sciences, STEM
Department Overview:
The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center is one of seven federally supported National Primate Research Centers and the only one in the Midwest. The Primate Center is based in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. Our mission is to increase understanding of basic primate biology and to improve human and animal health and quality of life through research.
Anticipated Start Date:
As soon as possible
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 5-20
Schedule:
Flexible scheduling available year-round.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: 13.50
Number of Positions:
3
Qualifications:
Highly motivated and responsible undergraduate students. All necessary training will be provided by the WNPRC.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Communication (written and oral), basic software skills (e.g., Google calendar, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), works well both as part of a team and independently.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
The SPI Unit provides scientific and operational support for research conducted at the WNPRC. The team helps coordinate and carry out the majority of the Center’s biomedical research studies involving nonhuman primate models, working closely with scientists and research staff across a wide range of projects. The unit is seeking undergraduate students to assist with study execution duties. Students will have the opportunity to learn clinical procedures involving nonhuman primates such as, but not limited to: injection techniques, sample collections (ex. blood draws, swabs), and assist with more advanced procedures (ex. ultrasound imaging, CSF taps etc.)
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift 50lbs, willingness to handle biological materials while wearing correct personal protective equipment (PPE), hands-on work with nonhuman primates, general laboratory maintenance, and solution preparation.
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/
Advertised: June 01, 2026 09:00 AM Applications close: July 01, 2026 11:55 PM
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