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The Wistar Institute · 3 months ago

Research Assistant - Pallesen Lab

positionThe Wistar Institute, 3601 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

The Wistar Institute is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to work in the laboratory of Dr. Jesper Pallesen in the Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center. The role involves lab management, cell culture work, protein expression and purification, and assisting lab personnel in various projects.

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Responsibilities

Lab management such as purchasing and stocking laboratory supplies
Cell culture work
(membrane) protein expression and purification
Assisting other lab personnel in various projects

Qualification

Molecular biology techniquesMammalian cell culture(Membrane) protein purificationChromatographyStructural biologyCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A bachelor's or master's degree in a science-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required
Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential

Preferred

Experience in general molecular biology techniques
Experience in mammalian cell culture
Experience in (membrane) protein purification
Experience in chromatography
Experience in structural biology

Benefits

Competitive salary
Excellent benefits package

Company

The Wistar Institute

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The Wistar Institute is a biomedical research institution that focuses on immunology, infectious diseases, and vaccine development.
dateFounded in 1892
location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size201-500 employees
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https://wistar.org

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2024 (19)
2023 (15)
2022 (22)
2021 (7)
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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$29.2M
Key Investors
William Penn FoundationNational Institutes of HealthNational Science Foundation
2025-11-24Grant· $0.6M
2025-08-19Grant· $17M
2024-05-14Grant· $0.65M

Leadership Team

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Dario Altieri
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Joseph Trainor
Emeritus CFO
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