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Lab-Escolano - Research Assistant

Req #663
The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Job Description

Posted Friday, May 27, 2022 at 4:00 AM
The Wistar Institute has an opening for a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Dr. Amelia Escolano. The Escolano lab investigates novel vaccination strategies against HIV-1 using cutting-edge technologies and animal models.
 
The successful candidate will provide technical assistance with molecular and cellular biology methods, tissue culture and with animal studies.
 
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required. Excellent communication and organization skills are essential. We are seeking candidates with previous experience in molecular and cellular biology methods including PCR, DNA cloning, ELISA and cell culture. Experience with mouse work, flow cytometry, production of Adeno Associated Virus, antibody/protein production and purification, Next Generation Sequencing are highly desirable.  
 
The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to work directly with Dr. Escolano and other lab members, allowing for the potential of being an author on publications in top-tier scientific journals.
 
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
 
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. Research discoveries conducted at Wistar have led to the development of vaccines; the identification of genes associated with cancers; and the development of many other significant research technologies and tools.
 
For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at www.wistar.org.
It is the policy of the Institute to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, citizenship, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or on the basis of genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment.
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