The Wistar Institute is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to work in the laboratory of Dr. Amelia Escolano in the Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center at The Wistar Institute. The Escolano lab is interested in vaccine design, and in the analysis of the humoral and cellular immune responses to vaccination and infection. Using a combination of cutting-edge approaches and different animal models, the Escolano lab investigates the mechanisms governing the B-cell and antibody responses to novel forms of vaccination, aiming to define general guidelines for the design of efficacious vaccines against highly mutating pathogens, cancer-associated viruses and bacteria. 

The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include lab management activities (purchasing, stocking and maintenance of laboratory records); protein production and purification; care and maintenance of mouse colonies including but not limited to husbandry, genotyping, and phenotyping. The candidate will also provide technical assistance to postdoctoral fellows and predoctoral students.

A bachelor's or master's degree in a science-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required. Excellent communication and organization skills are essential. Candidates will receive personalized training as required. Competitive applicants will have strong motivation to learn and to work in a collaborative environment. Experience in the following areas is preferred: animal models, flow cytometry, cell culture, protein production and purification, AAV production and molecular biology (PCR, DNA cloning, ELISA).

The Wistar Institute is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (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 institute.

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 environment supports the advancement of discoveries that will change the future of human health.

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.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

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