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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: 506446
Department Overview:
Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health Anticipated Start Date:
2/5/2024 Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
10-20 Schedule:
The average time commitment is 10-20 hours per week. Weekend hours are the majority of the work, although some availability on Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm is needed, particularly during training. A long-term commitment to the lab and willingness to work during summers and breaks is desired, with opportunity for increased hours during the summer. Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$10.00-13.00 Number of Positions:
1 Qualifications:
• Undergraduate student currently enrolled at UW-Madison in good academic standing
• Willingness to commit at least one year to working in the labKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The qualified applicant will be responsible, reliable, and able to work independently after completion of training. Some experience with lab/sterile techniques and basic solution preparation is preferred but not required. Good communication, organization, and record-keeping skills are essential. Exceptional performance in this position can lead to increased pay or an opportunity for an independent undergraduate research project.
To apply, qualified applicants must upload the following materials:
• A cover letter addressing the above requirements and interest in this opportunity. Please include a list of your available work hours for the Spring 2024 semester.
• A brief resume listing past work experience(s) and expected graduation date.
• The required reference form listing 2 references we can contact. When filling out the form, please list N/A for the third reference.Position Summary/Job Duties:
The stem cell and regenerative medicine research lab of Dr. Timothy Kamp in the School of Medicine and Public Health seeks a highly motivated undergraduate student in the biological sciences to fill a research assistant position beginning in the Spring 2024 semester. The research assistant will primarily work in the stem cell culture room for routine cell culture, perform lab maintenance, and contribute to stem cell related research projects. The lab is located in WIMR II (Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research).
• General lab maintenance, managing disposable stocks, autoclaving
• Preparation of cell culture reagents, media, plates
• Human stem cell culture and differentiation to cardiac lineages
• Maintain lab notebook and documentation of cell culture workPhysical Demands:
Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 lbs and frequently perform repetitive motions (e.g., pipetting).
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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