Laboratory Helper

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a lab assistant for part-time work in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences. Responsibilities include laboratory maintenance tasks and learning various techniques related to virology. This position provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience in a research environment while accommodating students' schedules.

Qualifications

• Interest in virology laboratory techniques.
• Background in biology or molecular biology required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning glassware and maintaining stock solutions.
• Autoclaving disposables and general lab cleanup.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Background in biology or molecular biology

Job description

Department Overview:

he Department of Pathobiological Sciences (PBS) makes significant contributions to the School of Veterinary Medicine through its research and teaching programs for professional, graduate, and undergraduate students.

Research programs in PBS place a major focus on infectious diseases caused by bacteria, parasites, and viruses and immunity to these infectious agents. Faculty publish their research results in many scientific journals and books, and the excellence of this work has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for more than 30 years.

Anticipated Start Date:

6/1/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 10 Maximum:20

Schedule:

10-20 hours per week, 8am -5pm

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$11.00/hr

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Interest in virology laboratory techniques and learning the daily workings and maintenance of a research laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Background in biology, molecular biology, virology, good attention to detail, willingness to learn.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Cleaning glassware, making chemical solutions, maintaining stock solutions, stocking supplies, filling tips, autoclaving disposables, and general lab cleanup. It should be noted that this is not a formal research position, although several skills learned through this position can be transferred to research roles.

Physical Demands:

No physical demands

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/