We are seeking a Research Assistant for 2-year Regular position (renewable) within the Translational Immunology Department at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. (Duty station : Seoul, Korea)

Job Description:

This job is responsible for performing activities related to research projects in Translational Immunology, while supporting lab management.

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Execute laboratory research activities

• Prepare and manage reagents and media.
• Perform laboratory and animal related research activities.
• Maintain laboratory procedure manual/SOPs.
• Collect and analyze data, record lab results in research notebooks, and present data in the form of figures and graphs.
• Plan and report lab activities through regular meetings with Principal Investigators.

2. Support lab management

• Monitor and manage laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Assist in training of laboratory personnel.
• Participate in and successfully complete all Institute required trainings.

3. Activities in ABSL/BSL-2 facility

• Perform animal experiments and in vitro experiments.
• Experience in T cell analysis using flow cytometry and ELISpot assay is preferred.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

1. Education Requirements

• Master’s degree is preferred

2. Related Field Work Experience

• 0+ years

3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge

• Knowledge of biology including vaccine design, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, virology, etc.

4. Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English