Undergraduate Research Assistant - Genetics Laboratory in the School of Veterinary Medicine
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 510967 Division/Organization: School of Veterinary Medicine Department: Surgical Sciences Job Type: UW Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: SVM CIF-HOUSESalary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $14.50/hour Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Healthcare and Health Sciences, STEM, Data Analysis
Department Overview:
This laboratory is within the Department of Surgical Sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine.
Anticipated Start Date:
June 2026 or earlier
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 35 over summer
Maximum: 40
Schedule:
Over the summer a student is expected to work 35-40 hours over normal business hours (8am-4pm).
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$14.50/hour
Number of Positions:
1-2
Qualifications:
Undergraduate student interested in science, biology or bioinformatics would be qualified for this position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
The ideal candidate should be comfortable basic laboratory techniques including PCR and DNA isolation. Individual should be fluent with Microsoft Excel and open to learning additional software programs as needed (e.g. Microsoft Illustrator). Strong communication skills within teams and with the public is also necessary. Prior laboratory experience is preferred with skill sets including PCR and DNA isolation.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Duties and responsibilities may include tissue sample collection and process, cell culture maintenance, basic cellular and molecular biology, email and phone correspondence with pet owners, data entry, participant recruitment, and maintenance of out laboratory website and social media outlets.
Physical Demands:
This work requires some physical demands associated with working with client owned animals. However, computer based work is less demanding and roles that only require desk and computer work will be considered if needed.
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
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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Accommodation Statement:
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/
Advertised: January 16, 2026 09:00 AM Applications close: February 20, 2026 11:55 PM
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