Research Technician

University of Wisconsin; Bowens Addition (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is hiring a Research Technician to work in the Denu Lab within the UW Carbone Cancer Center. The role involves hands-on molecular biology work, data collection, and collaboration with investigators on cancer-focused projects.

The position is onsite at a designated campus location, with a flexible work schedule to be determined at hire. Must have prior biology lab experience and a bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous work in a biological sciences research lab.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements.
• Performs lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications.
• May assist with literature reviews and/or report writing.
• Reviews data to summarize results for presentations or reporting.
• Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces.

Skills

Biological lab experience

Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Research Technician

Job Summary:

The Research Technician position will work in the UW laboratory of the Principal Investigator Ryan Denu, M.D., Ph. D. at the UW Carbone Cancer Center and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant. The Ryan Denu Research Group focuses on understanding epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of sarcoma. We utilize patient-derived cell line and xenograft models and mouse models to study sarcoma. We employ epigenetic techniques (e.g. CUT&RUN, ATAC-seq), single cell analysis, spatial transcriptomics and epigenomics, and basic cell and molecular biology techniques. Our goal is to translate our findings into clinical trials to improve the treatment of patients with sarcoma. The position requires the ability to work in a collaborative environment with other investigators on joint projects in this field. Involvement in these activities is expected to lead to scholarly work that will be published in scientific journals.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire.
  

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications
• Performs lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications. Performs lab or field tests
• May assist with literature reviews and/or report writing
• Reviews data to summarize results for presentations or reporting
• Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Carbone Cancer Center, Denu Lab

Our mission is a commitment to defeating cancer through rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment. The University of Wisconsin (UW) Carbone Cancer Center has been an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. UW Carbone is an integral part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, bringing together more than 330 physicians and scientists from 50 departments and nine schools to conduct research and translate laboratory discoveries into new patient treatments. UWCCC builds community by creating a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment in which all faculty, students, and staff will thrive.

Compensation:

The starting hourly wage for the position is $17.51 per hour; 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Required Qualifications:

• Previously worked in a biological sciences research lab.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with cell culture.
• Previous experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g. western blotting, DNA and RNA extraction, gene expression analysis, molecular cloning).
• Previous experience in epigenetic methods (e.g. CUT&RUN, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq).
• Previous experience in next generation sequencing, single cell, and/or spatial experiments and analyses.
• Previous experience in mouse handling/modeling.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree preferred required; focus in biology is preferred
  

Contact Information:

Aisha Liebenow, [e-mail]

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