Research Assistant - Villanueva Lab
About The Position
The Wistar Institute is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to work in the laboratory of Dr. Jessie Villanueva. The role involves performing a wide variety of laboratory tasks and experiments. The Villanueva laboratory studies molecular signaling pathways that become deregulated in melanoma, aiming to identify suitable therapeutic targets, particularly for tumors with limited treatment options. The position is based at The Wistar Institute in the University City area of Philadelphia, on the University of Pennsylvania campus. The Institute provides collaborative research resources, an intellectual research environment, and state-of-the-art facilities. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are offered.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a science-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive experience in cancer biology.
- Experience in in vivo pre-clinical studies.
- Expertise with tissue culture and 3D organotypic cancer models.
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of laboratory tasks and experiments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
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Job Type
Full-time
