Research Specialist in Cancer Biology

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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Research Specialist

Job Summary:

The Research Specialist position will work with the Principal
Investigator in Cancer Biology in the UW Laboratory of Joshua Lang,
MD, MS, at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. A major focus in the Lang
lab includes studying the role of the tumor microenvironment in the
development of invasion and treatment resistance in prostate
cancer.

This research will focus on development of organ-on-a-chip assays
as well as pre-clinical models of targeted therapy resistance in
prostate cancer. The position requires the ability to work in a
collaborative environment with other investigators on joint
projects in this field. Involvement in these activities is expected
to lead to scholarly work that will be published in scientific
journals.

Additional Position Details:

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a

designated campus work location.

• Work Schedule: Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:30a.m.
• 5:00p.m OR 9:00a.m.- 5:30pm.; schedule may shift slightly due to

time of when biospecimens are received. Some weekend hours may be
needed intermittently to perform time-sensitive lab tasks when
managing clinical biospecimen.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts research experiments according to established research

protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and
monitors test results

• Participates in the development, interpretation, and

implementation of research methodology and materials

• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research

equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places
replenishment orders

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit

or program staff and/or student workers

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results

for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external
audiences

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Carbone Cancer Center, Lang
Lab

Our mission is a commitment to defeating cancer through rapid
application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment.
The University of Wisconsin (UW) Carbone Cancer Center has been an
NCI-Recruitments: Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since
1973. UW Carbone is an integral part of the UW School of Medicine
and Public Health and UW Health, bringing together more than 330
physicians and scientists from 50 departments and nine schools to
conduct research and translate laboratory discoveries into new
patient treatments. UWCCC builds community by creating a
collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment in which all
faculty, students, and staff will thrive.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $55,000 annually; but is
negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as
generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances
and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information,
refer to the campus benefits webpage and
the SMPH
FAASLI Benefits Flyer 2026 .

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in molecular biology methods, next

generation sequencing, and immunology is required

• Familiarity with data analytic software such as Prism and R is

required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with fluorescence microscopy is desired but not

required.

• Experience with cell culture, flow cytometry and microfluidic

technologies is desired but not required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Focus in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry,

Immunology, Biomedical Engineering or other closely related
biological science preferred

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aligns with the Required and Preferred Qualifications listed above.
Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to
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will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be
notified once the search concludes and a candidate is
selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position,
including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected
applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous
eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or
national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a
foreign national authorized to work in the United States without
the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective
date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will
require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this
position you must provide proof of work authorization and
eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1
waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our
position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal
or waiver fees.

Contact Information:

Aisha Liebenow, liebenow@wisc.edu

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