The Wistar Institute
The Wistar Institute is seeking a Research Assistant to support the McGinnis lab in studying tumor-immune interactions during metastasis, with a focus on breast cancer and osteosarcoma. The role involves executing laboratory techniques in single-cell genomics, molecular cloning, and flow cytometry to develop anti-metastatic immunotherapies while assisting post-doctoral and pre-doctoral students. Successful candidates will contribute to basic research aimed at understanding tumor spread and translating insights into new therapeutic strategies.
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1892
The Wistar Institute is a global leader in biomedical research specializing in cancer, immunology, infectious diseases, and vaccine development. Founded in 1892 as the nation’s first independent biomedical research institution, Wistar conducts basic and translational research while training the next generation of scientific leaders. The institute advances discovery through collaborations with academia, industry, and public health partners and supports the broader innovation ecosystem to translate findings into therapies, vaccines, and public-health tools.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
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VP of Product
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Chief Financial Officer
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VP of Sales
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