Research Specialist

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Job Category:
Academic Staff


Employment Type:
Regular


Job Profile:
Research Specialist


Job Summary:

The Gregg lab in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a research specialist to join the lab. We are a highly collaborative lab that is interested in understanding how early life nutrient stressors affect offspring risk of metabolic health conditions. We use cell culture models and a human mother-infant cohort with biospecimens to understand the molecular events that impact long term health consequences along with active investigation of lactation physiology.

The research specialist role includes analysis of human breast milk and blood samples, using animal models to study long term health consequences, and in vitro models of breast tissue. The research specialist will act as leader in the lab for both day-to-day lab duties and conducting high-impact research for dissemination.

• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with ability to manage multiple research projects.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences

• 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

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Gregg Research Group

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 230 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty and research staff enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio - since 2015 the department has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

To provide remarkable health care for everyone in our community, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in all aspects of our work. To learn more about the department's work and accomplishments, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..


Compensation:

• The starting salary for the position is $46,000 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.
• SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in a laboratory or clinical research study

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skills in milk analysis
• Prior tissue culture work
• Experience in early life nutrition or lactation biology
• Experience cell culture and animal models

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; focus in in Biology, Nutrition, Physiology, or related field is preferred

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University sponsorship is not available for this position,…