Lab Technician

Job Summary:Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a prion disease spreading throughout Wisconsin and the nation. It is fatal to deer, and there are no treatments or vaccines. The World Health Organization recommends eliminating the disease from the human food chain. The team at WVDL has the ability to tests for CWD, which helps prevent the consumption of infected meat and track the disease's spread. With hunting season approaching, WVDL is temporarily expanding their team to handle the increased workload.The Lab Technician will support the laboratory by preparing lymph nodes for testing. Additional tasks may include administrative and logistical duties, such as creating and updating records. Familiarity and experience with tissue handling and preparation techniques are highly valued, they are not required. WVDL is willing to provide training for the right candidate.Responsibilities:Performs routine support in a laboratory to support diagnostic or research work. May calibrate and maintain equipment and creates and/or updates records. May handle administrative and logistical tasks.• 10% Uses, maintains, calibrates, and sets up lab equipment and apparatuses according to established policies and procedures and documents activities• 75% Coordinates and participates in a variety of routine technical duties by providing assistance to research and/or laboratory staff in testing and experiments• 5% Performs quality control, acknowledges documents, performs document reviews and/or writes and revises documents as assigned• 5% Completes and acknowledges trainings• 5% Sets up, prepares, and cleans laboratory glassware, instruments, equipment, and laboratory work spacesTasks:• Ability to complete repetitive tasks, communicate effectively, and work well in a team.• Organize and prepare samples and work logs.• Properly clean and disinfect lab equipment and instruments according to approved procedures.• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition. Routinely disinfect bench tops, Biosafety Cabinets, and instruments.• Perform and verify the completion of all QC tasks and records.• Comply with WVDL safety and quality requirements according to Quality and Safety Manuals.• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.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.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:RequiredH.S. Diploma or GEDQualifications:PREFERRED:-Prior experience working in a laboratory-Experience with tissue handling and/or preparation techniques.Work Schedule:7:45am - 4:30pm, M-F. This is a terminal position.This position requires work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. The schedule will vary depending on the workload and may require overtime, including weekends.Work Type:It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.Monday through Friday starting at 7:45 am to 4:30 pm. The schedule will vary depending on the workload and may include overtime, including weekends.Appointment Type, Duration:Terminal appointment.This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.Salary:Minimum $23.00 HOURLYDepending on QualificationsAdditional Information:Please note that successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship, on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.This is a seasonal appointment with an expected end date in December 2024. However, the end date may be extended based on available funding, program need and performance.The WVDL is dedicated to fostering a healthy work environment that emphasizes mutual respect, integrity, trust, and accountability. Because of our core values, WVDL seeks to recruit, retain, and develop talented team members to help contribute to WVDL's ability to continue setting high standards for excellence in our field of expertise.WVDL Website: https://www.wvdl.wisc.edu/University of Wisconsin-Madison: https://www.wisc.edu/about/ & https://transportation.wisc.edu/ TransportationServices: https://transportation.wisc.edu/commuter-solutions/City of Madison: https://www.cityofmadison.com/How to Apply:To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume. If you are unable to work full-time from Monday through Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, please include your daily work hour availability on your resume.Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.Review of applications will begin on or after the assured consideration date.Contact:Amie Heringamie.hering@wvdl.wisc.edu608-262-6779Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.Official Title:Lab Technician(HS059)Department(s):A88-WIS VET DIAGNOSTIC LAB/MSN PATH-TOXI/HISTOPATHEmployment Class:Temporary EmploymentJob Number:305971-CLThe 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. 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