Research Technician

Job Summary

The Department of OB‑GYN offers an opportunity for a Research Technician to support the development and implementation of 3D microfluidic devices for modeling of disease (e.g., ovarian cancer, preeclampsia). In addition, this individual will help generate systems for laboratory operation, assist the laboratory in preparing laboratory reagents, record keep, ordering supplies and prepare manuscripts for publication. The candidate will work in a highly interdisciplinary environment with researchers, clinicians and students at several different levels and from different programs (e.g., pharmacology, biomedical engineering, endocrine and reproductive physiology).

Our work takes place at the interface of engineering, biology and materials science. Therefore, a competitive candidate must be interested in learning current protocols and know‑how from the laboratory, as well as taking ownership of their own project. We are seeking a highly creative individual, capable of methodical and independent work, who can also thrive in occasional work in teams and is interested in testing and optimizing new working protocols to be adopted by the rest of our team

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

• High School Diploma or higher
• At least 2‑year experience working in research labs
• Experience with cell culture in 2D and 3D
• Experience with microfabrication procedures

• Microdevice design and fabrication using a variety of techniques (soft lithography, 3D printing)
• Cell culture techniques in 2D and 3D (hydrogel generation, spheroids)
• Experience with scientific writing (figure generation, writing of protocols)
• Optical fluorescence microscopy

The starting salary/hourly wage for the position is $17.00 per hour but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Since we began our academic mission of training ob‑gyn physicians in 1929, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has set the standard for reproductive health education, research, clinical care, and advocacy. Today, we continue that legacy of excellence as a department of physicians, advanced practice providers, researchers, trainees, and staff who are all unified in leading reproductive health forward.

As leaders, our vision is of a department propelled by a shared commitment to improving reproductive health across each of our mission areas. We recognize that connection and collaboration between disciplines is crucial and that success in any one mission area contributes to success in the others.

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible…