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SpayVac for Wildlife Inc. is a biotech company in Madison, Wisconsin. We develop no-booster fertility-control vaccines proven in wildlife, production animals, aquaculture, and companion animals. We are a small and fun team, and the work is very interesting. Come join us!

This position is well suited for a graduate student with laboratory experience who wants occasional, paid, hands-on lab experience that can fit around academic or other commitments. The work may involve several hours in a given week followed by weeks with no scheduled hours, depending on the company’s needs and the lab tech’s schedule. Total time is expected to average approximately 15-20 hours per month. The position requires in-person support during daytime working hours.

SpayVac for Wildlife Inc., a biotech company in Madison, Wisconsin developing immunocontraceptive vaccines for animals, is seeking a part-time laboratory technician to provide intermittent support. This position is well suited for a graduate student with laboratory experience who wants occasional, paid, hands-on lab experience that can fit around academic or other commitments. The work may involve several hours in a given week followed by weeks with no scheduled hours, depending on the company’s needs and the lab tech’s schedule. Total time is expected to average approximately 15-20 hours per month. The position requires in-person support during daytime working hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing and assisting with ELISA, Western blot, and BCA protein assays
• Carrying out defined laboratory procedures according to established protocols, under supervision
• Preparing samples, buffers, and reagents
• Assisting with routine lab tasks
• Maintaining lab organization and supplies
• Recording procedures and results as directed
• Learning and following production SOPs and accompanying documentation
• Isolating membrane proteins from tissue
   

 Qualifications:

• Experience working in a lab setting
• Experience running ELISA, Western blot, and BCA protein assays independently
• Coursework or experience in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, veterinary sciences, or a related field
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable with flexible scheduling
   

To apply, please email a brief note describing your background and availability, along with your resume, to Tina Lloren, Director of Operations, tina.lloren@spayvac.com.

• Experience working in a lab setting
• Experience running ELISA, Western blot, and BCA protein assays independently
• Coursework or experience in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, veterinary sciences, or a related field
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable with flexible scheduling

To apply, please email a brief note describing your background and availability, along with your resume, to Tina Lloren, Director of Operations, tina.lloren@spayvac.com.