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 has an opening for a part-time Technician to join the lab of Dr. Jessie Villanueva. The Villanueva lab focuses on the molecular signaling pathways that become deregulated in melanoma with the goal of identifying suitable targets for therapy, particularly for tumors with limited therapeutic options.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments, preparing reagents, organizing data, and assisting with other lab needs and ongoing studies.

A bachelor's degree in a science-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with animals. Previous lab work is highly desired.

Recent graduates with a strong motivation to advance a career in the biomedical or medical field are encouraged to apply. Good organization and communication skills are essential.

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 part-time 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.