Lab Technician

Current employees of the Universities of Wisconsin should apply through the internal Workday process.

About the role

The LeBeau Lab is seeking a lab technician to become a core part of our research team. The lab specializes in the development of novel antibody scaffolds to serve as improved diagnostic and therapeutic agents for various diseases, primarily cancer. In this role, the technician will discover new antibody binding domains using phage-display technology, design, perform, and analyze experimental data. Appropriate training and support will be provided, but the technician will be expected to plan their own schedule and operate mostly independently. This position is an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain research experience, with previous technicians advancing to graduate programs, medical school, and industry positions. This is an onsite position at a designated campus work location.

Responsibilities

• Complete and acknowledge required trainings.
• Use, maintain, calibrate, and set up lab equipment and apparatuses according to established policies and procedures; document activities.
• Set up, prepare, and clean laboratory glassware, instruments, equipment, and work spaces.
• Coordinate and participate in routine technical duties by assisting research and/or laboratory staff in testing and experiments.
• Perform quality control, document reviews, and write or revise documents as assigned.

About the department

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to high-quality patient care, 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 growth and advancement. Our vibrant clinical department integrates anatomic pathology, laboratory medicine, teaching, and research, serving UW, American Family Children’s, VA, and other Madison hospitals. Our research programs focus on cell and stem cell biology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. Educational opportunities include a T32-funded PhD graduate program, pathology residency 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, blending city, campus, and green spaces.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working with experimental design, data collection, and data analysis.
• A willingness to learn, problem solve, and operate reasonably independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with phage-display technologies.
• Experience with DNA and proteins (purification, sequencing, production, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience working independently as well as collaboratively in research teams (e.g., undergraduate labs, previous technician experience, industry experience).

Pay

The starting hourly wage for the position is $19.23 per hour and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Competitive insurance and savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits.

For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.