Research Assistant – Veglia Lab

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. Wistars dynamic environment supports the advancement of discoveries that will change the future of human Wistar Institute has an opening for a Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Dr. Filippo Veglia. The Veglia lab focuses on the study of molecular and metabolic perturbations that drive the reprogramming of myeloid cells in the brain tumor microenvironment with a final goal to identify novel therapeutic strategies to target immunosuppressive myeloid candidates will possess excellent communication skills a strong drive for learning and the ability to work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and other lab members. Duties will include lab maintenance (inventory ordering lab operations support) murine colony maintenance murine models flow cytometry molecular biology and cell-mediated assays. Candidates with experience in murine models molecular biology and cellular immunology preferred.A bachelors or masters degree in science-related field (or equivalent) is offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits 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 provide outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website .