Lab-Claiborne - Research Assistant
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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 in the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Claiborne to perform a wide variety of laboratory tasks and experiments, including genetic engineering of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cells, mammalian cell culture, and in vivo testing of CAR T cell therapies directed against HIV and blood cancers in humanized mice. The Claiborne laboratory focuses on understanding the determinants of successful T cell therapies in the context of chronic viral infections (such as HIV) and malignancies. The lab uses an in vivo model system of HIV infection in humanized mice, coupled with CAR T cells directed against HIV, to study T cell dysfunction and exhaustion under settings of chronic antigen exposure.A bachelor's degree in a science-related field (or equivalent experience) is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communications skills as they will be trained by and work directly with the PI, as well as exhibit a keen enthusiasm for scientific inquiry. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in mammalian cell culture techniques and assays. 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 for 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.Apply Now