RESEARCH SPECIALIST

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Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position;

a detailed resume/curriculum vitae;

names and contact information (phone number and email) for 3 professional references.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Position Information

Posting Details

Official Job Title RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Working Title: Research Specialist

Position Number 02395757

Division College of Health Professions & Sciences

Department B100900 SCHOOL OF BIOMED SCI & HEALTH CARE ADMIN

Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff

Appointment Type Fixed Term/Project

Pay Basis Annual

Salary Grade 18

FLSA Status Exempt

Percent 100%

Posting Type Staff

UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/

School/College/Division Description

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee College of Health Professions & Sciences (https://uwm.edu/health-professions-sciences/) offers a wide array of health-related academic programs in biomedical sciences, global health, health care administration, nursing, the rehabilitation sciences, and sustainable peacebuilding serving 2300 students. The faculty and staff in these areas are training our graduates for high-demand careers. Many of our degree programs are nationally recognized and ranked and have achieved the highest accreditation possible. The academic quality of our programs is excellent, and through our outreach and e-Learning programs, we have extended access to our educational resources to distant locations. Our interdisciplinary collaborations continue to expand, which has enabled us to establish a distinguished presence on campus and become an engine for innovation for southeastern Wisconsin. Through research, our faculty, staff, and students continue to break new ground and pioneer investigations that are helping advance discoveries critical to the health care professions and sciences. We are proudly dedicated to serving our community through fruitful partnership with many organizations, alumni, and friends.

Program Information

The School of Biomedical Sciences and Health Care Administration offers programs in Biomedical Sciences and Health Care Administration. The Biomedical Sciences programs focus on the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases across all systems and parts of the human body through laboratory-based testing and diagnostic imaging.

Job Summary

This Research Specialist position will work within the research laboratory focusing on assessing antimicrobial resistance from bacterial populations coming from the clinic and various environments.

The majority of time for this position will be spent in experimental design and performing microbiology lab techniques associated with funded research projects with input from the principal investigator (Pl). The project will start off with more frequent communication with the Pl in the beginning and should evolve to the Research Specialist becoming more independent. The major techniques performed will include filtering various water samples to determine overall prevalence of resistance from different bacterial populations and using aseptic techniques to further isolate bacteria for subsequent antimicrobial susceptibility testing and molecular analysis to identify mechanisms associated with resistance phenotypes. Although not a requirement for the position, experience in bioinformatics using Python, R or comparable programming language would be preferable. The Research Specialist will be responsible for primary quality control on all isolation and resistance characterization and will train both undergraduate and graduate students on the above techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in science field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft office apps, particularly Microsoft excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in biomedical science, biological sciences or other related field.

Previous laboratory research experience.

Previous laboratory research experience in microbiology.

Previous experience with Python performing bioinformatics

Target Salary Range Up to $50,000. Final salary offers contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the position.

Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position;

a detailed resume/curriculum vitae;

names and contact information (phone number and email) for 3 professional references.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Application Deadline 10/09/2024

Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No

If Continuous, Initial Review Date

Position Contact Name Jackson Prowse

Contact Phone 414-251-6445

Contact Email prowse@uwm.edu

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

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AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Job Categories Healthcare/Medical, Research

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