Research Specialist - Lamming Lab

The Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism offers a unique opportunity for a Research Specialist position within the Dudley Lamming Lab. This position offers great opportunities to gain hands-on experiences in animal research in the area of nutrition, aging, and metabolism with translational values to advance the prevention and treatment of human diseases and improve public health. The intellectually-stimulated diverse environment provides unique advantages in pursuing future careers in medicine and related fields, and fosters collaboration and network building.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent communication skills with great attention to details
• Be able to adhere to protocols and other compliance requirements
• Be able to work independently after completion of training
• Be well organized in record keeping
• Be able to assist other research staff in various capacities

• Coordinates with other labs to design experiments and perform specialized metabolic phenotyping on their projects

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences

• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials

• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders

• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, in the Operational Area of Lamming Lab

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At the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, we help people with diabetes, endocrine disorders and metabolic disease live their healthiest lives. We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs-in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system. We are innovative, collaborative and kind. We strive for excellence and equity, and we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.

The starting salary for the position is $44,543; 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 Academic Staff Benefits Flyer

• Previous research experience in a biological laboratory

• Research experience with animals

• Experience with GraphPad Prism

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

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 of 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 for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Dudley Lamming, PhD, dlamming@medicine.wisc.edu, 608-262-7341

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