Research Assistant (Molecular Immunology Department) [based in Seoul]
International Vaccine Institute
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
We are seeking a Research Assistant for 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work within the Molecular 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 molecular immunology Lab of Science unit, 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.
- Evaluate and validate laboratory-based assays
- 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. Research project fitting with IVI missions
- To assist research project, experiments drafting the proposals and reports with the scientific directions and comments defined by immediate supervisor.
3. 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.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Education Requirements
- Master’s degree is preferred
- Related Field Work Experience
- 0+ years
- Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge
- Knowledge of biology including molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, virology, etc.
- Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English