Research Assistant (Translational Immunology Department) [based in Seoul]

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  • Added Date: Tuesday, 23 December 2025
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We are seeking a Research Assistant for 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work 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.

Key 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 pre-clinical and clinical sample analysis

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

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education Requirements Masterโ€™s degree is preferred

Related Field Work Experience 0+ years

Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge Knowledge of biology including vaccine design, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, virology, etc.

Language Proficiency Fluency in English

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