Student Lab Assistant — Research Support (On-Site)

Wisconsinhistory; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Morgridge Institute for Research in Madison is seeking a part-time Student Lab Assistant for off-campus work-study participation. The role requires daytime, on-site availability with 10–15 hours per week, starting September 1, 2026, and a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour.

Applicants must be UW–Madison students pursuing a science-focused bachelor’s degree. Prior lab equipment or animal husbandry experience is preferred but not required; strong attention to detail and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Work study is required.
• UW–Madison student pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a science focus.
• Prior knowledge with lab equipment or animal husbandry preferred but not required.
• Must demonstrate great detail, be able to work with minimal supervision, and conduct oneself professionally.

Responsibilities

• Help wash and autoclave dishes.
• Help with animal husbandry, feeding research animals.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Assist with lab maintenance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Animal husbandry

Detail oriented

Education

Science-focused Bachelor’s student

Job description

Morgridge Institute for Research in Madison is seeking a part-time Student Lab Assistant for off-campus work-study participation. The role requires daytime, on-site availability with 10–15 hours per week, starting September 1, 2026, and a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour.

Applicants must be UW–Madison students pursuing a science-focused bachelor’s degree. Prior lab equipment or animal husbandry experience is preferred but not required; strong attention to detail and professionalism are essential.