Microbiologist

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Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) is seeking a Microbiologist I in our Necropsy/Histology Department. This position functions within a team of microbiologists and students to perform duties in each of the 3 Pathology subsections: Necropsy, Histology, and transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE). The main tasks for this position include, but are not limited to; performing and reporting testing and assays, quality assurance/quality control, necropsy assistance, and histological duties. The employee in this position should demonstrate clear communication, a high level of attention to detail, the ability to multitask and prioritize, accountability, and be a trustworthy and reliable individual. The successful applicant for this position will be interested in learning about animal anatomy, disease diagnostics, forensic casework, histological techniques and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) & immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing. This is a great opportunity to start a career in the field and to be trained by an exceptional team. This position works under the general supervision of the Pathology Sciences-Histology/Necropsy Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Performs testing services within a microbiology laboratory including human, animal, and plant diagnostics, surveillance, screening, environmental monitoring, and forensic science to report clear and concise testing results.

• 35% Performs, interprets, and reports microbiological tests or assays for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of illnesses or determine sources of contamination in the environment
• 20% Prepares specimens for scientific examination and analysis and/or prepares the laboratory for accreditation audits/inspections
• 5% Conducts biological research experiments employing quality control and quality assurance practices and adhering to regulatory standards and requirements
• 10% Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation and information management systems
• 10% Prepares, reviews, verifies, and reports test result data
• 5% Prepares technical reports
• 5% Communicates with internal and external stakeholders as needed
• 5% Supports and/or trains new employees, students, and other professional colleagues
• 5% Participates in educational and outreach activities and other professional development

Tasks:

• Comply with WVDL safety and quality requirements.
• Necropsy: Perform supply management, case setup, necropsy assistance, referral coordination, clean-up overall tidiness, specimen storage and retention, carcass/tissue disposal, tissue trimming knowledge and accuracy.
• Tissue digester: Load, operate, clean-out and reporting run data according to standard operation procedures (SOP).
• TSE ELISA: Perform BSE and chronic waste disease (CWD) tissue preparation, ELISA testing, result reporting, sample retention and disposal according to SOP.
• TSE IHC: Perform CWD, Scrapie, and RAMALT tissue preparation, IHC testing, result reporting, sample retention and disposal according to SOP.
• Utilize time management and prioritization skills to assist teammates in accomplishing daily/weekly workload and goals.
• Histology: Perform tissue embedding, sectioning, hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and cover slipping. Utilize LIMS database according.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Required Bachelor's Degree Degree should be in a science discipline.

Qualifications:

PREFERRED: Previous histological experience High level of attention to detail Excellent multitasking and time management skills

Work Type:

Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Regular business hours are 7:45am - 4:30pm.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $49,386 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications

Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (

Additional Information:

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by 11:55 pm CDT, on February 12, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately. The following documents need to be submitted:

• Resume
• A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience
• List of three professional references including one current or recent supervisor

Anticipated start date on or after February 26, 2024. NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Special Note: UW-Madison conducts criminal background checks for final candidate(s). The WVDL is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, integrity, trust and accountability where employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. The WVDL believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a lab, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We strive for continuous improvement by setting our goals high and expecting high standards using our core values.

Contact:

Ashlee Mcdonald View email address on us.fitly.work Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Microbiologist I(HS052)

Department(s):

A88-WIS VET DIAGNOSTIC LAB/MSN PATH-TOXI/HISTOPATH

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

293112-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.