Research Assistant – Tempera Lab
About The Position
The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Dr. Italo Tempera. The Tempera lab focuses on the epigenetic mechanisms underlying Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infection to identify new viral functions that can be targeted as novel therapeutic approaches for treating EBV-Associated cancers. 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 outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. 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.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required
- strong understanding of laboratory procedures
- excellent technical skills
- the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Responsibilities
- preparing and conducting experiments
- analyzing samples
- data recording
- maintaining laboratory equipment
Benefits
- competitive salary
- excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
