Student Laboratory Assistant - The McClean Research
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511601 Division/Organization: College of Engineering Department: Biomedical Engineering Job Type: UW Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: ENGINEERING CENTERS BUILDINGSalary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00/hour Job Categories: Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, STEM
Department Overview:
Cells must sense and process diverse stimuli in order to survive and thrive. The McClean research group takes a bioengineering approach to answering fundamental and medical questions about biological signal processing with an emphasis on model and pathogenic yeasts.
Anticipated Start Date:
ASAP
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 10
Schedule:
Some mornings and early afternoons needed for training. Once trained, schedule may be more flexibly set by the hourly in agreement with supervisor.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $16.00
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
Some experience in chemistry and/or molecular biology is desirable but not required. We are willing to train students who are detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and exhibit a strong work ethic.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
The position requires completion of Chemical Safety Training and the Biosafety Required Training Course
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Student hourlies will be responsible for basic laboratory tasks including glassware washing, autoclaving reagents, refilling carboys, restocking supplies, and maintaining basic laboratory solutions. General laboratory maintenance such as wiping down benches, filling water baths, scraping freezers, and testing eye washes will be required. Hourlies should be regularly available to work 10 hours a week though there is some flexibility to allow for heavy exam weeks, vacations, etc. The student hourly will be expected to meet weekly (in-person) with the their in-lab manager to review the week's tasks. Some availability to work in the lab between the hours of 9AM and 5PM M-F is necessary to ensure proper training and supervision.
Physical Demands:
The position involves standing for up to an hour, lifting at least 20 lbs, and the ability to move a laboratory cart (on wheels) weighing up to 50 lbs.
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:
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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: May 14, 2026 09:00 AM Applications close: August 14, 2026 11:55 PM
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