Lab Technician

At the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL), our team provides diagnostic testing to identify CWD and track its progression throughout Wisconsin and beyond. These efforts help inform disease surveillance and support consumer safety.

As hunting season approaches, WVDL is temporarily expanding its team to manage an anticipated increase in sample volume. New team members will help sustain the accuracy and efficiency of our CWD testing services during this critical period. Prior laboratory experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided in sample preparation and testing for CWD.

This position is expected to be seasonal and end in February 2026; however, the end date may be adjusted earlier or extended based on funding availability, program needs, and performance.

There is a mandatory 4 week training schedule: Monday through Friday starting at 7:45 am to 4:30 pm on October 1, 2025. After the mandatory training period is completed, there will be two day shifts and two night shifts.

• Day shift: Monday through Friday starting at 7:45 am to 4:30 pm

• Night shift: Monday through Friday starting at 4:30 pm to 1:00 am. Weekend shift also available with flexible hours

Free parking is available on-site during the night shift and weekend hours.

• Sets up, prepares, and cleans laboratory glassware, instruments, equipment, and laboratory work spaces

• Coordinates and participates in a variety of routine technical duties by providing assistance to research and/or laboratory staff in testing and experiments

• Performs quality control, acknowledges documents, performs document reviews and/or writes and revises documents as assigned

• Completes and acknowledges trainings

• Uses, maintains, calibrates, and sets up lab equipment and apparatuses according to established policies and procedures and documents activities

Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (WVDL), Pathology Sciences Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE)

Starting hourly rate for this position is $23 per hour

This position offers a generous paid time off.

• Demonstrated familiarity with tissue handling and preparation techniques

• Highly valued experience in ELISA procedures, histotechnology, and immunohistochemistry

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks

H.S Diploma or G.E.D. required

To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button.

Please upload the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and highlighting relevant laboratory experience. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Dan Barr, Daniel.barr@wvdl.wisc.edu

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See Relay Service

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