Research Specialist in Cancer Biology

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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

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.

• 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.

• Experience with fluorescence microscopy is desired but not required.
• Experience with cell culture, flow cytometry and microfluidic technologies is desired but not required.

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s Degree preferred
• Focus in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Engineering or other closely related biological science preferred

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN…