Epigenetics Researcher I - Onsite, Collaborative Lab

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation & holidays

Sick leave

Competitive insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Researcher I in the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Working with the Denu Lab, you will study epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of sarcoma using patient-derived lines, xenografts, and mouse models.

You will perform literature reviews, assist with grant proposals, train staff on protocols, collect data, and contribute to publications. A Master’s degree in biology and experience with cell culture and molecular biology are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g. western blotting, DNA and RNA extraction, gene expression analysis, molecular cloning).
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications.
• Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding.
• Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership.
• Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area.
• Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Office 365

Education

Master’s Degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Researcher I in the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Working with the Denu Lab, you will study epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of sarcoma using patient-derived lines, xenografts, and mouse models.

You will perform literature reviews, assist with grant proposals, train staff on protocols, collect data, and contribute to publications. A Master’s degree in biology and experience with cell culture and molecular biology are required.