Research Assistant (Animal Research Lab Department) [based in Seoul]
International Vaccine Institute
Posted on Dec 24, 2025
We are seeking a Research Assistant for 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work within the Animal Research Lab 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 the Animal Research Lab, 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 in A/BSL-2.
- Perform laboratory and animal-related research activities in A/BSL-3.
- 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 the training of laboratory personnel.
- Participate in and successfully complete all Institute-required trainings.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Education Requirements
- Master’s degree is required
- Related Field Work Experience
- 0+ years
- Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge
- Knowledge of biology, including immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, virology, vaccinology etc.
- Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English
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