Research Specialist
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Requirements
- Experience in Micropropagation on potato or similar crops.
- Experience with research experimental design and implementation
- Experience in website design, survey development, working on cloud-based databases, and/or performing data analysis.
- Education:
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree or higher in a field related to the responsibilities of this position such as plant pathology, bacteriology, agronomy/plant science, horticulture, plant breeding.
- How to Apply:
- Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/application materials:
- Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background
- Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience
- Contact Information:
- Please contact Amy Ducy at amy.ducy@wisc.edu with any questions.
- 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.
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color,
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Additional Information
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: Regular Job Profile: Research Specialist Job Summary: This multi-functional research specialist position housed within the Department of Plant Pathology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) provides support to the UW-Madison Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program (WSPCP). The WSPCP, established in 1913, inspects and certifies Wisconsin seed potatoes with the goal of providing potato farmers with healthy seed potato planting stock. This position is focused on providing support to the program's tissue culture and diagnostic laboratories but provides opportunities to learn and support the other facets of the program such as certification, early generation seed production, research advancement, and outreach activities. This is an agriculturally based laboratory position and may require extra hours during certain times of the year, including peak seed production seasons and increased diagnostic periods. Required to travel within and outside Wisconsin as requested for the position. Required to work occasional night and weekends. Required to drive for extended periods of time Key Job Responsibilities: Documents and maintains Standard Operation Procedures. (SOP). Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures. Participates in novel pathogen testing of seed potato samples. Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials Must hold a valid US driver's license and meet UW Risk Management standards. Performs literature reviews and writes reports Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results Department: Department of Plant Pathology, Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program
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