Student Laboratory Assistant; -Study

Employer Industry: Research Laboratory in Pediatrics

• Salary of $12.00 per hour
• Flexible work schedule accommodating classes, with a commitment of 10 hours per week
• Opportunity to gain experience in a non‑clinical research environment focused on fungal infections
• Training provided for specific laboratory protocols
• Work as part of a collaborative team while also developing self‑directed work skills
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

• Prepare media for tissue culture and microbiology
• Prepare laboratory solutions and maintain general laboratory upkeep
• Clean and sterilize glassware and process microbiological cultures for safe disposal
• Conduct weekly testing of laboratory safety equipment
• Engage in light lifting of laboratory materials, such as boxes of plastics

• Must be a current or incoming student at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison, continuing at least through Spring 2028
• Federal Work‑Study funding is required for application
• Must include a cover letter detailing GPA, major, expected graduation date, and confirmation of work‑study eligibility
• Experience in sterile technique and general laboratory procedures is beneficial, though training will be provided
• Willingness to work cooperatively as part of a team and comfortably engage in self‑directed tasks

• Classroom or work experience relevant to laboratory procedures
• Strong teamwork skills and adaptability in a research environment
• Previous familiarity with microbiological cultures or tissue culture preparation