Student Laboratory Assistant- The South Lab
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511635 Division/Organization: School of Medicine & Public Health Department: Department Of Dermatology Job Type: UW Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: Wisconsin Institutes for Medical researchSalary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00 Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Healthcare and Health Sciences, STEM
Department Overview:
The South laboratory focuses on SCC arising in the rare genetic skin blistering condition, recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a devastating disease caused by mutations in the COL7A1 gene. COL7A1 encodes a protein called type VII collagen that forms connective fibrils linking the outer layer of stratifying epithelia to the underlying tissue.
Anticipated Start Date:
ASAP
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 6 Maximum: 8
Schedule:
6-8 hours a week over the summer. Looking for an individual with availability twice a week between 9 am and 4 pm. Shifts would be 2-4 hours long. The job has the potential to continue into the fall
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $15.00
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
Perspective employees should be independent, efficient, and detail-oriented.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
We are willing to train students who are detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and who exhibit a strong work ethic.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Perspective employees will be responsible for basic laboratory tasks, including glassware washing, refilling carboys, restocking supplies, and maintaining basic laboratory solutions. General laboratory maintenance, including wiping down benches, filling water baths, and emptying biohazard bins, will be required. Perspective employees should be regularly available to work at least 6 hours per week, though there is some flexibility to accommodate heavy exam weeks, vacations, etc. Availability to work in the lab between 9 AM and 4 PM, M-F, is necessary to ensure proper training and supervision.
Physical Demands:
The position involves standing for up to an hour, lifting at least 10 lbs, and moving a laboratory cart (on wheels) weighing up to 50 lbs.
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.
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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/
Advertised: May 29, 2026 09:00 AM Applications close: June 30, 2026 11:55 PM
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