Animal Research Technician - Student

Department Overview:

We are a department in the School of Medicine and Public Health that specializes in animal research support and husbandry. We serve over 200 research investigators with animal research support.

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

This work is to be performed onsite only. BRMS employees are expected to follow all current guidance related to COVID safety. All employees will be wearing proper PPE per campus and department requirements. All PPE will be provided. Social distancing is easily attainable in our department as well.

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

10-15 hours per week.

Schedule:

Variable hours available 7 days per week between the hours of 6am and 4pm. We will work around class schedules. Must be able to work summers and weekends.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$11.00 per hour

Number of Positions:

1-2

Qualifications:

Must be a UW student or a student at a qualified educational institution. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Must be detail-oriented and have general knowledge of computers and email. Must be organized, use effective communication and able to be a team player.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Duties include changing rodent cages, stocking supplies, room maintenance, record keeping, handling research mice and tissue sampling for PCR (Polychromes Chain Reaction).

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu/ for the most up-to-date information.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time and to lift up to 50 pounds.

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:

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 public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

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/

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