University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs

Lab Technician

4 days ago

Pay$15.00 - $20.00 / hour
LocationWillow/Alaska
Employment typeOther
  • Job Description

      Req#: 27884

      Department Overview:

      SpayVac for Wildlife Inc. is a biotech company in Madison, Wisconsin. We develop no-booster fertility-control vaccines proven in wildlife, production animals, aquaculture, and companion animals. We are a small and fun team, and the work is very interesting. Come join us!

      Anticipated Start Date

      2/1/26

      Anticipated End Date

      12/31/26

      Anticipated Hours Per Week

      3-5

      Schedule:

      This position is well suited for a graduate student with laboratory experience who wants occasional, paid, hands-on lab experience that can fit around academic or other commitments. The work may involve several hours in a given week followed by weeks with no scheduled hours, depending on the company’s needs and the lab tech’s schedule. Total time is expected to average approximately 15-20 hours per month. The position requires in-person support during daytime working hours.

      Salary/Wage Range:

      Hourly $20.00 to $30.00

      Number Of Positions

      1

      Position Summary/Job Duties:

      SpayVac for Wildlife Inc., a biotech company in Madison, Wisconsin developing immunocontraceptive vaccines for animals, is seeking a part-time laboratory technician to provide intermittent support. This position is well suited for a graduate student with laboratory experience who wants occasional, paid, hands-on lab experience that can fit around academic or other commitments. The work may involve several hours in a given week followed by weeks with no scheduled hours, depending on the company’s needs and the lab tech’s schedule. Total time is expected to average approximately 15-20 hours per month. The position requires in-person support during daytime working hours.

      Responsibilities include:

      • Performing and assisting with ELISA, Western blot, and BCA protein assays
      • Carrying out defined laboratory procedures according to established protocols, under supervision
      • Preparing samples, buffers, and reagents
      • Assisting with routine lab tasks
      • Maintaining lab organization and supplies
      • Recording procedures and results as directed
      • Learning and following production SOPs and accompanying documentation
      • Isolating membrane proteins from tissue

      Qualifications:

      • Experience working in a lab setting
      • Experience running ELISA, Western blot, and BCA protein assays independently
      • Coursework or experience in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, veterinary sciences, or a related field
      • Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable with flexible scheduling

      To apply, please email a brief note describing your background and availability, along with your resume, to Tina Lloren, Director of Operations, tina.lloren@spayvac.com.

      Qualifications:

      • Experience working in a lab setting
      • Experience running ELISA, Western blot, and BCA protein assays independently
      • Coursework or experience in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, veterinary sciences, or a related field
      • Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable with flexible scheduling

      Physical Demands

      Standing and lifting, e.g., boxes, required as would be expected in a lab setting.

      Application Instructions:

      To apply, please email a brief note describing your background and availability, along with your resume, to Tina Lloren, Director of Operations, tina.lloren@spayvac.com.

      Contact:

      Org: SpayVac for Wildlife Inc.
      Contact: Tina Lloren
      Web: spayvac.com
      Email: tina.lloren@spayvac.com
  • About the company

      The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.

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