Lab-Sarma- Research Assistant

The Sarma lab at The Wistar Institute is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant. The Sarma lab explores epigenetic mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and cancers using cutting edge molecular biology and genomics techniques.

Duties include routine lab maintenance and conducting experiments in molecular biology, cell biology, and tissue culture. Applicants with long term interests in pursuing a graduate degree will be ideally suited for this position. Applicants must have excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills, and must be able to work well with other lab members.

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in a science related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. We are highly interested in candidates with a keen interest in molecular biology and biochemistry. Prior experience working in a lab is desirable but not required.

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 committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). All candidates must share our commitment to DEI. The Wistar Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, mentoring, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic/research community.

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.