Research Assistant – Escolano Lab
The Wistar InstitutePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted March 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Wistar Institute is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease.
Job Description
The Wistar Institute is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to work in the laboratory of Dr. Amelia Escolano in the Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center. The successful candidate will be involved in antibody cloning, protein production, and technical assistance to post-doctoral and pre-doctoral students with molecular and cellular biology experiments and animal studies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Strong motivation to learn and to work in a collaborative environment
- Experience in 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
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package