Research Assistant - Wu Lab
About The Position
The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Dr. Vincent Wu. The Wu lab will be opening at The Wistar Institute December 2025 in the Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center broadly focusing on using single-cell multiomics to better understand HIV latency and the phenotypes of virally infected cells. The lab uses in vitro cell lines, ex vivo samples from people with HIV, and computational analyses to investigate the HIV reservoir. Furthermore, another facet of the lab includes the development of targeted mRNA-LNP strategies for reversing latency. Responsibilities for the successful candidates will involve designing and conducting experiments, assays with molecular biology and tissue culture, analyzing and communicating data, and overall laboratory management. A Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required. The successful candidates will have a strong understanding of laboratory procedures, excellent technical and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates with laboratory experience are encouraged to apply. The available positions are commensurable based on experience. 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 and organizational skills
- the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- designing and conducting experiments
- assays with molecular biology and tissue culture
- analyzing and communicating data
- overall laboratory management
Benefits
- competitive salary
- excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
