Assist Research Specialist
Morgridge Institute for ResearchMadison, Wisconsin, United States
Posted March 17, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Morgridge Institute for Research is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing regenerative biology through cutting‑edge animal model studies, imaging, and molecular genetics. It also provides high‑throughput computing and software integration services to support scientific research across the UW‑Madison campus and beyond.
Job Description
The Poss group utilize zebrafish, and, occasionally, mice as model systems to study regeneration of tissues like heart muscle, kidney, spinal cord, and appendages.
Requirements
- Performing molecular biology, including making DNA constructs
- Generating mutant or transgenic zebrafish by microinjection
- Breeding, some husbandry, and genotyping of zebrafish
- Preparing chemicals, reagents, and solutions for general laboratory use
- Operating laboratory equipment required for specific assays
- Reviewing laboratory methods manuals, scientific journals, abstracts, and other literature for information applicable to research experiments
- Assisting in training new personnel
- Obtain, prepare, mount, and stain tissue for microscopic examination.
- Data collection and imaging from experimental samples
- Compiling, analyzing, and documenting results from experimental data, and drawing conclusions from experimental results
- Additional miscellaneous duties as required
Benefits
- Training will be provided by the laboratory
- Opportunities for co-authorships on published manuscripts
