Job ID: 310965

Research Assistant (Cellular Immunology Department)

International Vaccine Institute

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Apply by: 27 Jul 2026

Relevant Sectors

Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis

We are seeking a Research Assistant for 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work within Cellular 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 Cellular Immunology, while supporting lab management.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Activities in mRNA-related works
* Designing of mRNA vaccine, in vitro transcription (IVT) and LNP formulation.
* Characterization of the mRNA after IVT and LNP-formulated mRNA vaccine

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. 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.

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, mRNA, molecular biology, virology, etc.

4. Key Competency
* Teamwork
* Creativity
* Planning & Organizing
* Communication
* Commitment to Continuous Learning

5. Language Proficiency
* Fluency in English

For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://www.ivi.int/research-assistant-cellular-immunology-department-based-in-seoul/

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