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Wet Lab Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Wet Chem. Lab Tech

Arcadia, WI · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

SUMMARY This position will work in the Wet Chemistry department and will be responsible for assisting in running samples in our Chemistry Lab Areas. Areas of work included, but not limited to are:

Quality Lab Technician The Quality Lab Technician works in a fast-paced laboratory environment ... This role focuses heavily on gas chromatography (GC) and other wet chemistry techniques to ensure ...

Quality Lab Technician The Quality Lab Technician works in a fast-paced laboratory environment ... This role focuses heavily on gas chromatography (GC) and other wet chemistry techniques to ensure ...

Micro Lab Tech

Beloit, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Assist in maintenance of lab equipmentFollow all established micro lab SOPs.Directly communicate ... Work EnvironmentControlled food plant facility with ambient conditions; frequently exposed to wet ...

Micro Lab Tech

Beloit, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Follow all established micro lab SOPs. * Directly communicate any micro or supply issues to the ... Work Environment Controlled food plant facility with ambient conditions; frequently exposed to wet ...

Micro Lab Tech

Beloit, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Follow all established micro lab SOPs. * Directly communicate any micro or supply issues to the ... Work Environment Controlled food plant facility with ambient conditions; frequently exposed to wet ...

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How much do wet lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for wet lab in Wisconsin is $22.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.46 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wet lab?

A Wet Lab job involves conducting experiments that require handling liquids, chemicals, biological samples, or other wet materials in a controlled lab environment. Wet lab scientists and technicians perform tasks such as sample preparation, chemical mixing, and data analysis to support research in fields like biology, chemistry, and medicine. These roles typically require knowledge of lab safety protocols, proper equipment usage, and scientific techniques.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in a wet lab position?

In a Wet Lab position, your daily tasks may include preparing and running experiments, analyzing samples using specialized equipment, maintaining and calibrating instruments, and accurately recording data in lab notebooks or digital systems. You will also be responsible for keeping the lab clean and organized, adhering to safety protocols, and properly storing chemicals and biological materials. Collaboration is common, as you may work with other lab technicians, scientists, or research teams to support ongoing projects. This hands-on role is ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving and actively contributing to exciting scientific advancements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a wet lab position?

To thrive in a Wet Lab role, you need a solid understanding of laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and scientific methodology, often supported by a degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field. Familiarity with instruments like pipettes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and lab management software is typically required, along with knowledge of compliance standards such as GLP or OSHA. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for managing experiments and collaborating with teammates. These qualities are essential to ensure accurate results, maintain a safe and organized lab environment, and contribute effectively to research objectives.

What are the wet lab tasks?

Wet lab tasks involve hands-on experimental work in a laboratory setting, including preparing solutions, handling biological samples, performing assays, and operating laboratory equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges, and microscopes. These tasks require attention to detail, proper safety procedures, and often involve data recording and analysis. Wet lab technicians may also assist with maintaining lab cleanliness and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Infographic showing various Wet Lab job openings in Wisconsin as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,302 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Post-Doctoral Fellow (Computational Biology) - Srivastava Lab

wistar

Institute, WI • On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Other

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Computational Biology Post-Doctoral Fellow to join the laboratory of Dr. Avi Srivastava. The Srivastava Lab is a hybrid computational-experimental group that develops and applies cutting-edge single-cell genomics technologies to address fundamental questions in RNA biology and cancer. Our work spans the full arc from novel method development, including microfluidics-free single-cell long-read RNA sequencing platforms, to biological discovery using multi-omics approaches at single-cell resolution.

We are seeking a computational methods developer, someone who builds tools, not only runs pipelines. In this role, you will develop the algorithms and software behind our single-cell long-read platform, including isoform-level quantification methods and multi-omics integration for disease-relevant single-cell data. You should be able to point to software, a method, or an algorithm you built that other people use. Familiarity with sequencing library prep and the molecular biology of the platform is a strong plus, and you will co-design the platform alongside our wet-lab team, but the core of this role is computational methods and software development. A wet-lab scientist looking to transition primarily into computational work is not the target for this position.

Required qualifications:

  • Ph.D. (or equivalent) in computational biology, genomics, computer science, bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and release computational methods: a tool, package, pipeline, or algorithm that others have adopted, with source code you can show.
  • Strong programming and software-engineering skills in Python and/or R in a Linux/command-line environment.
  • Experience with single-cell and/or long-read sequencing data (Oxford Nanopore, PacBio) and their computational workflows.
  • At least one first-author peer-reviewed publication.

Preferred:

  • Hands-on familiarity with molecular biology and sequencing library preparation, enough to co-design wet-lab-facing methods.
  • Experience with isoform-level transcriptomics, alternative splicing, or transcript quantification.
  • High-performance and reproducible software practice (containers, version control, workflow managers).

The lab offers mentored training in single-cell and bulk multi-omics analysis, long-read sequencing technologies, novel microfluidics-free single-cell platform development, and cancer and RNA biology applications of single-cell methods.

In addition to applying online, interested applicants should e-mail their CV with publication list (published and in preparation), a cover letter detailing their research experience and interest in the lab, and three references to Dr. Avi Srivastava at asrivastava@wistar.org.

For more details on research and a list of publications, visit: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=avi+srivastava

The Wistar Institute is in the University City area of Philadelphia, in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania campus. Wistar provides resources to its faculty and staff that enable them to conduct cutting-edge, collaborative research and to work in outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

For more information about The Wistar Institute, visit www.wistar.org.