Research Assistant

We are looking for a motivated recent graduate with an interest in basic and/or translational research to work as a research technician. This individual will be working on investigating the role of the MYCN oncogene in regulating inflammatory signaling and the immune response in the childhood cancer neuroblastoma using cell and molecular biology techniques including cell culture, qPCR, western blotting, and gene modification using CRISPR, among others. While no specific experience is required, we would prefer a candidate with basic science laboratory experience and the potential to design and conduct experiments independently. The position is in the laboratory of Professor Chi Dang at the Wistar Institute on the University of Pennsylvania campus.