The Research Technician will be working in the Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery (MSABD) research lab assisting with the following:
- Assisting in the preparation of various lab materials such as chemical solutions.
- Stockroom duties including washing glassware, inventory control, safety data sheet management, general cleaning, waste management, etc.
- Assisting in experiment preparation, data collection, and data analytics.

• 70% Prepares lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications. Performs lab or field tests.
• 10% Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces
• 10% Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications
• 5% May assist with literature reviews and/or report writing
• 5% Reviews data to summarize results for presentations or reporting

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Required
- Previous experience in a research lab setting
- Strong interpersonal skills to work within a team environment.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.
- The ability to work independently.

Preferred
- Background in microbiology, animal science, food science, chemistry, or biochemistry.

This position will be required to work 40 hours per week with the intended schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm. Hours will be flexible in order to ensure operational needs are met.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Terminal, 0 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $20.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Please click "Apply Now" to start the application process. You will be required to submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. Your cover letter should highlight your experience and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications for maximum consideration.

Krista Blessing
dejoode@wisc.edu
608-263-9410
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Technician(RE038)

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/ANIMAL & DAIRY SCIENCES

University Staff-Fixed Term

306471-CJ

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.