This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program. ECHO is part of the UW Asthma, Allergy and Pulmonary Research Center and the Department of Pediatrics at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Understanding the effects of environmental exposures on child health and development is a priority for the National Institutes of Health. ECHO combines observational and intervention research to answer big questions about how influences on early human development--even before birth--affect us throughout our lives and across generations. ECHO focuses on five pediatric health outcome areas: pre-, peri- and postnatal; upper and lower airways; obesity; neurodevelopment; and positive health, such as happiness and a sense of well-being. Because ECHO scientists have many different areas of expertise, research can look at the whole child, not just one disease or outcome area.

The primary goal of the ECHO Cohort is to bring diverse participant populations together into one large ECHO Cohort so that ECHO investigators and the wider community of scientists can address research questions about effects of a broad range of early environmental exposures on child health and development, questions that no smaller study can answer alone. The ECHO Cohort follows children and their mothers (and some fathers) long-term. In most cases, it recruited participants prenatally.

The incumbent will process biological specimens including but not limited to: nasal specimens, hair, blood, urine, stool, and other specimens per protocol. In addition, the incumbent will be required to perform general laboratory management duties including ordering supplies, accurate record keeping, data management, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. The incumbent will be required to utilize decision-making skills, to acquire knowledge of specific biological mechanisms and to trouble-shoot technical problems. Exceptional organization and communication skills are highly recommended. The ability to multi-task many projects will be essential.

• 60% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 10% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 10% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 5% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

-Experience processing of human biological specimens (blood, urine, nasal specimens, stool, etc) is preferred.
-Experience or training with Hazardous Materials shipping is preferred.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $43,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Kelsey Scholtens
kscholtens@pediatrics.wisc.edu
608-262-0006
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Specialist(RE047)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/AIR

Academic Staff-Renewable

289886-AS

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