Research Assistant (Translational Immunology 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 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
- Master’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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