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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 59278

Please Note: A change was made to this position announcement on 06/19/08

Working title:

Research Specialist - Transplant Surgery

Official title:

SR RESEARCH SPEC(T16BN) or RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)

Degree and area of specialization:

BS in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, or related field.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

1-3 years experience in a lab setting is required. Prior experience with tissue culture, antibody staining, RNA isolation, and QPCR is preferred.

Principal duties:

The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation is seeking a research specialist to grow and analyze human embryonic stem cell lines as part of the National Stem Cell Bank. The laboratory is focused on differentiation of human ES cells to pancreatic islet cells. The primary duties will be to grow cell lines deposited to the National Stem Cell Bank and assess their pancreatic differentiation potential, as well as determine the effects of protocol modifications. Assessment will be performed primarily by real time PCR and immunohistochemistry. The successful applicant will be energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated, will have excellent organizational skills, and will be capable of working with little directions.

Occasional weekend work will be required on an as-needed basis for cell culture experiments.

Additional Information:

The successful applicant will be energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated and will have excellent organizational skills.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): SMPH/SURGERY
Full time salary rate: Minimum $29,095 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This position will end on SEPTEMBER 29, 2009.
Appointment percent: 50% - 100%
Anticipated begin date: JULY 12, 2008
Number of positions: 1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: JULY 07, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #59278 to

Kelly Zidek
H4/369 Clinical Science Center TTY: 608-263-2473
600 Highland Avenue Fax: 608-265-6793
Madison WI 53792-3236 Email: zidek@surgery.wisc.edu