Research Assistant – Escolano Lab
About The Position
The Wistar Institute has an opening for a highly motivated Research Assistant to work in the laboratory of Dr. Amelia Escolano in the Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center. The Escolano lab is interested in vaccine design, and in the analysis of the humoral and cellular immune responses to vaccination and infection. Using HIV-1 as a model, and 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’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.
- Strong motivation to learn and to work in a collaborative environment.
Nice To Haves
- Structural biology
- Antibody and protein production
- Cell culture
- Flow cytometry
- Serological characterization
- Molecular biology (PCR, DNA cloning, ELISA)
- Virus production and/or next-generation sequencing.
Responsibilities
- Antibody cloning, production and characterization
- Protein production and purification
- Technical assistance to post-doctoral and pre-doctoral students with molecular and cellular biology experiments, and in animal studies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
