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The Wistar Institute · 2 months ago

Research Assistant - Wu Lab

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

The Wistar Institute is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease. They are seeking a Research Assistant to join Dr. Vincent Wu's lab, focusing on using single-cell multiomics to better understand HIV latency and the phenotypes of virally infected cells, involving experimental design, data analysis, and laboratory management.

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Responsibilities

Designing and conducting experiments
Assays with molecular biology and tissue culture
Analyzing and communicating data
Overall laboratory management

Qualification

Laboratory proceduresMolecular biologyTissue cultureData analysisOrganizational skillsTeamworkIndependent work

Required

A Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required
Strong understanding of laboratory procedures
Excellent technical and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Laboratory experience

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
web-link
https://wistar.org

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (30)
2024 (19)
2023 (15)
2022 (22)
2021 (7)
2020 (6)

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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Recent News

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The Wistar Institute Receives Exceptional Rating in Renewal of its Cancer Center Support Grant
2025-12-16
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The Wistar Institute Announces Recruitment of Scientist Vincent Wu, Who Brings Bioinformatics & Molecular Biology Expertise to Study of HIV
2025-12-03
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The Wistar Institute Receives $600,000 Grant to Support Biomedical Technician Training Pre-apprenticeship For Philadelphia Adults Seeking Career Pivot & Regional Community College Students
2025-11-24
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