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Job Summary:

Provides technical expertise in a research, development, or scientific program. Designs, modifies, and adapts equipment to create unique systems in support of research, development, or instruction, involving, but not limited to, the disciplines of electronics, mechanical/thermal systems, optics, and/or computers.

The successful applicant will provide assistance to the facility manager for the day to day operations of the UWCCC Radiopharmaceutical Analytics and Specimen Research (RASR) laboratory. The employee will operate and maintain several centrifuges, a gamma counter and liquid scintillation counters, radio-HPLC systems, and familiarized with other instrumentation including an Attune Nxt Flow Cytometer flow cytometer, Visium CytAssist spatial transcriptomics, IsoPlexis DuoSpark for single cell proteome and secretome analyses, Chromium iX device for single cell RNA sequencing library preparation. Based on specific needs of the research, the incumbent will make recommendations in the experimental design, execute sample collection and analyses according to the experimental design, and advise/train researchers, scientists and faculty on system operation.

They will be responsible for maintaining detailed records of all samples acquisition, data collection, and storage, and the required regulatory approvals for the RASR operations (i.e., radiation safety and biological safety protocols). This person will ensure timely interaction and coordination with investigators and researchers and will maintain an iLabs calendar for the lab. The employee will regularly handle and manipulate radioactive biological samples requiring radiation, biological, and chemical safety certification training. This individual must be open to working flexible hour including afterhours and weekends when required by the studies. The candidate will assist with the development and maintenance of protocols and standard operating procedures. The employee will work directly with other RASR and associated staff (e.g., CPL and SAIRF), and they will report to the RASR Director and Manager.

Responsibilities:

Provides technical expertise in a research, development, or scientific program. Designs, modifies, and adapts equipment to create unique systems in support of research, development, or instruction, involving, but not limited to, the disciplines of electronics, mechanical/thermal systems, optics, and/or computers.

• 25% Provides technical expertise to staff, researchers, clients, and students in the installation and use of equipment and instruments, exercising discretion and independent judgment to meet unit goals
• 15% Develops, integrates, tests, and modifies sophisticated scientific equipment to support research/clinical initiatives and unit directives
• 15% Designs, plans, and performs preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation
• 25% Answers questions and provides technical information regarding instrumentation to staff, researchers, clients, and students
• 10% Assists with the preparation of grant proposals and applicable documentation
• 10% Investigates new research processes and technology solutions in collaboration with research/clinical staff, students, and clients

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.

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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:
* At-least 1 year of experience working in a research laboratory

Preferred:
* At least 2 years of experience working in a nuclear medicine and/or molecular imaging laboratory is preferred.
* Prior experience working with laboratory animals.
* Prior Radiation Safety Certification.
* Prior laboratory animal handling and use certification.
* Prior Biological Safety certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* The candidate must have strong communication and customer service skills.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $49,700 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

The candidate must be able to safely handle radioactive materials, biological tissues, and laboratory animals. The candidate will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, lab coat, and glasses for long periods of time. The candidate must be able to routinely carry 25 lbs.
* Work experience should demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and maturity. Candidates must be effective at building interpersonal relationships with constructive interactions, be clear and effective communicators, promote and create collegial environments that value accountability. Employees will also be expected to uphold UWCCC core values as defined below:
* Diversity & Inclusiveness: Embrace differences and promote fairness and equity while fostering a sense of belonging.
* Respect: Demonstrate respect for self and others -- behave professionally.
* Integrity: Act with integrity and honesty.
* Teamwork: Commit to and demonstrate teamwork.
* Excellence: Ensure excellence, quality, and high ethical standards in conduct and performance.

The School of Medicine and Public Health will not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

How to Apply:

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Contact:

Devonne Tucker
dtucker@wisc.edu
608-263-9404
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Instrumentation Technologist I(RE004)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CARBONE CANC CTR/CANC CTR

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

292776-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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