Core Research Specialist

Requirements

• Certified Veterinary Technician
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree and/or Certified Veterinary Technician required.
• How to Apply:
• Please upload a cover letter detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to this position and a current resume.
• Contact Information:
• For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Nancy Parkinson, nancy.parkinson@wisc.edu. For questions regarding the position, please contact Starr Cameron, starr.cameron@wisc.edu
• Institutional Statement on Diversity:
• 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.
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
• The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that t

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Research Specialist Job Summary: The Research Core Research Specialist is responsible for the daily operation, oversight, and coordination of a shared veterinary research core laboratory that supports multiple principal investigators (PIs) and research programs across the School of Veterinary Medicine. This position serves as a central resource for faculty, house officers, staff, students, and collaborators conducting clinical, translational, and foundational research involving domesticated animal species. The Core Research Specialist oversees laboratory operations, shared equipment and instrumentation, regulatory compliance, and research support activities. The individual will coordinate with multiple research groups simultaneously and play a critical role in maintaining efficient laboratory workflows, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal regulations, and supporting high-quality research outcomes. This position requires strong organizational, communication, technical, and interpersonal skills, as well as experience working with animals, research teams, and veterinary clients in a collaborative academic environment. Key Job Responsibilities: Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders 30% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers 20% Sample collection (blood, urine, etc.) from a variety of domesticated species. 20% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials 20% Performs literature reviews and writes reports 0% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences 10% Sample collection (blood, urine, etc.) from a variety of domesticated species. 20% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results 10% Department: Graduate and Research Programs, Clinical Studies

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