Senior Research Specialist

We are looking for a quality-focused Senior Research Specialist. WiCell is a non-profit, supporting organization of UW–Madison and is committed to the highest standard of quality. We are a close-knit, friendly, helpful, and hard-working group of professionals. WiCell cares about work-life flexibility and offers a stellar benefits package.

Position Overview:

The Characterization laboratory is a fee-for service lab that provides cytogenetic and cell line characterization services to both academic institutions and commercial companies. The Senior Research Specialist will play a key role in providing technical services and other related responsibilities within the WiCell Characterization Lab. This will include performing laboratory techniques, and Cytogenetic based assays including but not limited to:

• Metaphase chromosome preparations for G-Banded Karyotype
• Fluorescence In Situ hybridization (FISH)
• PCR-based assays
• Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Analysis
• Thaw and culture of human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) lines and related cell lines
• Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Microarray Analysis

Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory/office environment with workplace flexibility of up to two remote working days per month. Weekend work every 6-8 weeks on a rotational basis is required.

This is a full-time, onsite position located at 504 S. Rosa Road in Research Park, on the west side of Madison.

Candidate Requirements:

The Ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of five years of experience in a laboratory setting
• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in biology or a related scientific program
• Experience working in a GMP/GLP laboratory facility
• Experience working and performing assays in a Cytogenetic laboratory including a minimum of 1 year experience with metaphase chromosome preparations
• At least 1 year of experience performing PCR-based assays
• Sterile culture techniques, culturing human pluripotent stem cells, or related cell lines
• Experience working within a Quality Management system, creating and following Standard Operating Procedures and working on process improvement
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, accuracy, reliability, and responsibility

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience, including minimum pay starting at $33 per hour
• Milestone bonuses for completion of trainings and projects
• Annual review of performance, position, and compensation
• Health and wellness benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental health benefits, domestic partner benefits, generous paid time off package, including time off to volunteer and vote, parental leave, employer-funded 401(k) retirement plan plus match, pay access benefit that allows you to access up to 50% of earned wages before pay day, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance policy, and employee assistance and wellness programs

Application:

We encourage all individuals interested in this opportunity to apply via the apply button.

WiCell promotes and supports an inclusive and diverse environment and encourages all individuals to apply if you believe you can learn and perform the required responsibility of this position. If you feel you can do the job and are excited about it but not sure if you meet the qualifications, consider applying as we’d love to connect with you!

Our recruitment process for this position will include resume review, phone-interview and an on-site interview for candidates selected to move forward.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process. If you need to request accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 608-960-9838.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.