JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: As a Research Specialist, this individual will be part of the UW-Madison Department of Medicine and a member of a vibrant research endeavor focused on identifying new ways to prevent or treat diabetes using mouse and cell models. The individual will be a member of a collaborative, congenial team including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and scientists. The laboratory is located in the VA Hospital in newly remodeled space with state-of-the-art equipment. The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in all research projects in the lab, facilitating the success of students, interns, and other lab staff, and will accelerate the productivity of the group as a whole by effective and efficient laboratory management. Responsibilities: Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision. 50% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results 10% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders 10% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences 10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials 15% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports 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... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C7812102324348D3