Biorepository Coordinator - Alzheimer's Research Program

Job Summary:

As imaging and blood-based biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases (NDD), including AD, continue to rapidly evolve, there is a need to determine when pathological proteins become detectable in the brain relative to age and risk factors and how they can inform on multi-etiology causes of impairment. The Fluid Biomarker Program supports researchers at UW and abroad through providing core services, including preparing kits for sample collection, managing biospecimens, shipping samples to requestors, and analyzing samples via immunoassays. The lab also supports novel fluid biomarker research, including assay development.

The Fluid Biomarker Program, together with the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP), and the Biomarker Core of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (WADRC) is seeking a biorepository coordinator to join our team. Responsibilities for this position include intake, accessioning and shipping of biological samples, coordinating with internal and external collaborators, building blood and CSF collection kits, blood processing, data entry, updating protocols, and equipment maintenance, all with a focus on safety and quality. After-hours freezer call coverage, in the event of an emergency, is required and is a shared responsibility for all team members..

Responsibilities:
Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.

• 25% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results


• 15% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders


• 15% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences


• 15% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials


• 10% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers


• 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports


• 15% Performs specimen preparation, intake, screening and/or receiving/warehouse/shipping while using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and provide on-call coverage for study freezer issues

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

- At least 1 year of relevant experience in a research lab preferred
- Experience with human tissue handling strongly preferred

Successful candidates should have exemplary interpersonal, technical, and organizational skills. Must also have availability for after-hours freezer call coverage, with responsibility shared among all team members..

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

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

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $46,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $46,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Beckie Jeffers
bjeffers@medicine.wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Research Specialist(RE047)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

313476-AS

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