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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Research Specialist
Job Summary:
The Bailey Lab is looking for a research specialist to work on novel mechanisms of viral persistence. This will involve learning techniques in virology and immunology. Competitive applicants will have a track record of working with rodent models.
This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration: Rodent handling/bleeding
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
- Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
- Performs literature reviews and writes reports
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health/Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Bailey Lab
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to the highest quality patient care, cutting-edge and impactful research, and teaching the next generation of pathologists and scientists. We emphasize a healthy work-life balance and provide a supportive work environment committed to the growth and advancement of our members. Our vibrant clinical department integrates anatomic pathology, laboratory medicine, teaching, and a robust research enterprise, and serves the UW, American Family Children’s, VA, and other Madison hospitals. Our basic science and translational research programs have made fundamental discoveries in cell and stem cell biology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. Opportunities in education include a T32-funded PhD graduate program, pathology resident and fellowship programs, and both medical school and undergraduate curricula.
Madison, often rated as one of the best places to live in America, is built on an isthmus, surrounded by lakes. The city, campus, green spaces and urban areas are blended to create a place unlike any other.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $44,543 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026
Required Qualifications:
Must be comfortable handling live rodents and performing experimental procedures on rodents
Must have steady hands
Must be organized and detail oriented
Must be open minded to learning new skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; focus in biomedical fields preferred.
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Contact Information:
Tia Seguin, tia.seguin@wisc.edu, 608-263-3731
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