Pediatric Infectious Disease Research Specialist

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Research Specialist in the Department of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, to study human metapneumovirus (HMPV) immunopathogenesis using mouse models and epithelial cell systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and applying molecular biology, virology, and immunology techniques.

The position involves handling mice, conducting infections, analyzing immune cell populations by flow cytometry and ELISA, and contributing to published work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Prior lab experience in virology, immunology or molecular biology.
• Experience with cell culture, virology/immunology methods such as plaque assay, ELISA, microneutralization, or flow cytometry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials

Skills

Lab experience in virology/immunology

Mouse model handling

Data analysis and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in microbiology, virology, immunology or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Microneutralization

PCR

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Research Specialist in the Department of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, to study human metapneumovirus (HMPV) immunopathogenesis using mouse models and epithelial cell systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and applying molecular biology, virology, and immunology techniques.

The position involves handling mice, conducting infections, analyzing immune cell populations by flow cytometry and ELISA, and contributing to published work.