Lab-Lieberman - Technician (Part-Time)

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 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 has an opening for a part-time (20 hours per week) Technician II to join the lab of Dr. Paul Lieberman. Research in the Lieberman lab focuses on understanding how the cancer-associated viruses persist in a latent state and increase the risk of cancer and autoimmune disorders. 

Duties will include assisting PhD researchers in cancer biology and virology.  The main responsibilities will be to help with preparation of reagents, maintenance of instruments and glassware, ordering and restocking reagents.  Potential to perform experiments in cell culture and recombinant DNA technology. 

An Associate’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required. Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred. Good attention to detail is required. 

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.