Research Assistant – Lieberman Lab

The Wistar Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wistar Institute, a renowned leader in discovery science, is seeking a Research Assistant for Dr. Paul Lieberman’s lab. The role involves managing lab operations and assisting in experiments in molecular and cellular biology. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess basic lab experience, specifically in cell culture and protein purification.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a science-related field.
• Requires basic experience in molecular and cell biology.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab operations and lab supplies.
• Assist with molecular and cellular biology experiments.

Skills

Basic molecular biology

Basic cell biology

Cell culture

Western blotting

Recombinant DNA

Protein purification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field

Job description

The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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 has an opening for a Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Dr. Paul Lieberman. Responsibilities for the successful candidate may include: managing lab operations, along with managing lab supplies and instrumentation; and assisting with molecular and cellular biology experiments.

A Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required. Basic molecular and cell biology experience is required. Familiarity with cell culture, Western blotting, recombinant DNA, and protein purification is preferred.

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 atwww.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.

The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America