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U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES Research Specialist Seeds Team in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center (WCIC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a \100,000 square foot state-of-the-art agricultural biotechnology complex, housing laboratories and greenhouses dedicated to the production and analysis of transgenic and gene edited plants. This facility is the largest publicly held plant transformation facility in the United States and is aimed at improving crop plants for humans, livestock, and the environment. This position will focus on helping with the seeds team, one of eight teams at the WCIC. The Seeds team focuses on cataloging the material as it is harvested, and storing it for shipping, reporting what seeds are available and working with the clients to ensure they get their material out of storage when it is ready. Some clients will move material back to the greenhouse for growing to future generations. This position will also work to support the project coordinator for updating clients on their research progress. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. Responsibilities: Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision. 30% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results 10% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders 20% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/63EF88C46F2C4807