The Wistar Institute is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease. Wistar is committed to accelerating research advances from bench to bedside through brilliant science and distinctive approaches to collaboration among scientific investigators and academic and industry partners. Wistar’s dynamic environments supports the advancement of discoveries that will change the future of human health.
The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Dr. Yulia Nefedova to perform a wide variety of laboratory tasks and experiments. The Nefedova Laboratory focuses on the biology of multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, and identification of potential therapeutic targets in this disease.
A Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent) is required. Experience working in a laboratory is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience with the handling of laboratory animals (mice), and one or more techniques including flow cytometry, cell culture, cell isolation, protein and RNA molecular skills or cellular immunology.
The Wistar Institute is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). All candidates must share our commitment to DEI. The Wistar Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, mentoring, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic/research community.
The Wistar Institute is located 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 provides for outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
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