Job Description
The Wistar Institute has an opening for a full-time Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Dr. Alexander Price. Research in the Price lab focuses on the cellular RNA processing events hijacked by DNA tumor viruses such as Epstein-Barr virus and Adenovirus. Example research projects include investigating how viruses regulate expression of their own genes, detection of viral RNA by the cellular innate immune system, and perturbation of cellular RNA processing during viral infection.
Duties and responsibilities: Duties will include interfacing with vendors, ordering supplies, lab organization, performing experiments, and data analysis. Techniques you will learn include human cell culture, RNA sequencing, third generation long-read sequencing technologies, and strong fundamentals in molecular biology utilizing human viruses.
Education requirements: A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a science related field is required. The candidate will work closely with the PI and receive all necessary training to safely and correctly complete research goals.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or other Qualifications: General molecular biology lab techniques such as nucleic acid preparation, gel-based electrophoresis, and molecular cloning are favorable. The ideal candidate will also have prior experience working with human tissue culture and viral systems. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills and should be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
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.
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