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Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509698
Division/Organization: School of Medicine & Public Health
Department: Biomolecular Chemistry
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: HENRY MALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration, STEM

Department Overview:

 The Keck Lab is a part of the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry, under the School of Medicine and Public Health.

Anticipated Start Date:

 ASAP

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 N/A

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Very flexible. The Keck Lab allows student hourlies to distribute their hours throughout the week in 2-4 day increments, depending on their schedule. Time of day is typically up to the employee, but needs to be within business hours (8AM-5PM). Time can also be taken off for exams and other academic circumstances whenever needed, as long as appropriate notice is given.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 The candidate must be student with at least one full year of school remaining, and would preferably be available over winter/summer breaks.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

No previous knowledge of biochemistry/molecular biology/general lab techniques is expected (although highly favorable); we will provide training as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and display independence regarding their duties.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Typical responsibilities will include making reagents for biochemistry and molecular biology experiments, including pouring media plates, preparing media for culturing bacteria, cleaning and sterilizing lab equipment, preparing supplies for laboratory use (e.g. filling tips, autoclaving disposables, etc.), and general lab cleanup.

It should be noted that this is not a formal research position, although several skills learned through this position can be transferred to research roles.

Physical Demands:

The student would occasionally lift 10lbs and work with chemicals (acids, bases, carcinogens) under a safe laboratory environment.

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/
 
 

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