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The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Dr. Irene Bertolini. Research in the Bertolini laboratory focuses on the role of extracellular vesicles in regulating cell-to-cell communication within the tumor microenvironment.

Duties will include assisting and performing experiments using techniques focused on cell culture, molecular biology, animal handling, imaging, immunology and laboratory management tasks. The successful candidate will receive adequate supervision and training to safely and correctly complete research goals.

A bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a science related field is required. Previous experience with mice handling and cell culture is preferred, but not necessary.

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 outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities.

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