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Client Based Researcher I

UW-MADISON

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MADISON, WI
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Job overview

The Client-Based Researcher I/Administrative Technician will work in the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center’s Circulating Biomarker Core, which processes and analyzes patient samples for research and clinical-trial projects. The role focuses primarily on data quality control, database maintenance, sample tracking and coordination, and supporting operations management. It also works across cores on shared information systems and an integrated sample triage, transport and notification service. Work is onsite at a designated campus location.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Data Quality ControlDatabase MaintenanceSample TrackingSample CoordinationOperations ManagementResearch Data AnalysisConducting ExperimentsConducting Interviews

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Client-Based Researcher I Job Summary: This Client-Based Researcher I/Administrative Technician will join the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC), which is distinguished and supported by the National Cancer Institute as a comprehensive cancer center for facilities that meet rigorous high standards. This position will work in the Circulating Biomarker Core (CBC), which is led by faculty Dr. Josh Lang and Dr. Marina Sharifi. The focus of the CBC is to provide sample processing and analysis services to members of the UWCCC as well as the wider non-UW research community, in-line with the development and clinical translation of biomarkers from the circulation that can predict or detect therapeutic resistance in patients with solid tumor diseases. With the ultimate goal of implementing these circulating biomarker diagnostics into clinical practice, the CBC is also actively developing the controls and analytical validation datasets required for regulatory approval. Our team of highly cooperative researchers coordinate the receipt, processing and analysis of 20-40 patient samples each week, testing a number of different protein and nucleic acid biomarkers, for numerous different projects involving basic research and clinical trials. This position will primarily work on data quality control, database maintenance and sample tracking and coordination under the supervision of the facility director Dr. Natalia Krawczynska, and will support the manager in operations management. The position will work across cores for common information systems platforms / databases in the UWCCC human biospecimens research enterprise and supporting an integrated sample triage/transport/notification service. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. Key Job Responsibilities: Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to... For full info follow application link. 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. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/37354220331F4132

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Pay
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Education
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