Student Assistants (GA/PA/TA/RA/Fellowship)
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511359 Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science Department: Integrative Biology Job Type: UW Student Assistant Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: ZOOLOGY RESEARCH BUILDINGSalary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00 Job Categories: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, STEM
Department Overview:
The Grinblat Lab uses zebrafish embryos to study the genetics and epigenetics of brain and eye development vertebrates.
Anticipated Start Date:
May 15, 2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20
Schedule:
The work will be performed during normal business hours. Detailed schedule will be determined based on research needs and will allow for flexibility as needed.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $15.00
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a strong foundation in basic genetics and molecular biology. Experience in wet lab/molecular molecular biology methods is preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Punctuality, reliability, attention to detail and ability to follow a written protocol.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
This position will entail assisting a graduate student in a variety of experimental techniques, for example, PCR, gel electrophoresis, zebrafish husbandry and fluorescent microscopy. Training in these techniques will be provided.
Physical Demands:
Able to lift 5 - 10 lbs for a short period of time, reach above eye level to lift and move bottles, open lightly sealed lids.
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.
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.wisc.edu
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: April 03, 2026 09:00 AM Applications close: June 01, 2026 11:55 PM
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