Research Specialist

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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 Marina Sharifi, M.D., Ph. D. at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. A major focus in the Sharifi lab includes studying mechanisms of targeted therapy resistance and circulating tumor cells. This research will focus on development of liquid biopsy assays as well as pre-clinical models of targeted therapy resistance in hormone-dependent cancers. 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.

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

• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork
• Excellent communication skills

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
• Trains individuals on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
• 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, Carbone Cancer Center, Marina Sharifi 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 $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 and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in molecular biology methods, next generation sequencing, or immunology is desired but not required.
• Experience with fluorescence microscopy is desire but not required.
• Experience with cell culture flow cytometry and microfluidic technologies is desired but not required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; focus in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or other closely related biological science is preferred.

How to Apply:

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• Cover letter (required)
• Resume (required)

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.