Research Intern, Metabolomics Lab

Research Intern, Metabolomics Lab 

REPORTS TO: Michael Botts 

MINIMUM SALARY OR HOURLY RATE: $35,000 or $16.83 

ONSITE/HYBRID/REMOTE: Onsite 

Degree and area of specialization: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree  

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields preferred 

pOSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

- Lab experience 

- Experience making chemical solutions or stock solutions preferred 

- Experience with analytical techniques and data analysis preferred 

- Experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry preferred 

POSITION DUTIES:  

The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) is a U.S. Department of Energy-funded Bioenergy Research Center led by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With Michigan State University (MSU) and other partners, we are developing approaches to generate advanced biofuels and bioproducts through economically viable and environmentally sustainable technologies. The successful candidate will work in the Metabolomics Lab and will be mentored by Dr. Michael Botts. The central goal of Metabolomics Lab is assay design to quantify important bioproducts. 

The primary responsibilities of this research intern position are to perform and support lab research in the design, construction, and validation of analytical workflows using chromatography and mass spectrometry. As a part of their training, the intern will also develop an independent research project under the guidance of the supervisor and other GLBRC co-investigators, broadly under the theme of assay designs to quantify important bioproducts. 

Additional duties may include: 

- Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Customize protocols, collect data and monitor test results 

- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences 

- Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials 

- Run routine testing assays on LC and GC and coordinate with facility lead and facility clients for testing of new methodology  

- Analyze data for validation efforts and reports findings to stakeholders   

- Collaborate with metabolomics lab clients (professors, graduate students, post docs, undergraduate researchers, and academic staff) to execute analytical research campaigns and advance knowledge in the biofuel and bioproduct research field  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

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. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to HR Manager, Heather Heimbecker, at hheimbecker.wisc.edu. All application materials will be reviewed by Dr. Michael Botts at the closing of the position and you should expect communication at that time.