Research Assistant - Nefedova Lab
About The Position
The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Dr. Yulia Nefedova. The Nefedova Laboratory focuses on the biology of myeloid cells in cancer, primarily multiple myeloma, and identification of potential therapeutic targets in this disease. The successful candidate will provide technical support by performing laboratory tasks and experiments. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field
Nice To Haves
- Some experience working in a laboratory environment
- Experience in the handling of laboratory animals (mice)
- Flow cytometry experience
- Knowledge of bioinformatics
Responsibilities
- Processing tissue samples from patients
- Performing flow cytometry analysis
- Isolation cells from human and mouse tissues
- Basic mouse colonies maintenance
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
