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Student Help – WSLH Cytogenetics/Molecular Department

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 512105
Division/Organization: Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
Department: Cytogenetics
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: STOVALL BUILDING, WILLIAM D
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 Cytogenetics/Molecular Department at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH).
The WSLH serves as the public, environmental and occupational health laboratory for the state of Wisconsin, and is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Anticipated Start Date:

 As soon as possible

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12

Schedule:

 Sometime within the laboratory's work hours of: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete routine tasks accurately
• Reliable, organized, and committed to maintaining a consistent work schedule
• Ability to work independently after training
• Interest in genetics, cytogenetics, molecular biology, or laboratory science preferred
• No prior laboratory experience required
• Preference will be given to students who can commit to one year or longer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Dependable and professional work habits

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The student assistant will support the laboratory with routine organizational, maintenance, and clerical tasks, including:

• Preparing and tracking shipper kits for laboratory send-outs
• Performing slide and general laboratory maintenance
• Printing, scanning, and filing laboratory documents and results
• Assisting with other routine laboratory and clerical tasks as needed
• Following laboratory safety procedures and maintaining an organized work environment

Additional duties may be assigned based on laboratory needs and the student’s training and experience.

Physical Demands:

The position requires the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

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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