The Wistar Institute

Description of Work:

Biomedical Technician Training (BTT) Pre-apprenticeship and Biomedical Research Technincian (BRT) apprenticeship programs. Wistar is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease. Through the Biomedical Research Technician apprenticeship, they provide a career pathway in a research laboratory environment. Through advanced training, apprentices manage a laboratory and monitor lab safety, conduct data analysis on experiments, and other highly skilled techniques with the goal of supporting a lead scientist. acquire skill sets to facilitate experimental procedures,

Minimum Qualifications Pre-requisite courses may be taken at the Community College of Philadelphia.

Application Process Contact Applications, transcripts, and 2 letters of recommendation can be submitted Phone: (215) 898-3805 between November – February to start a new cohort each May. Email: kshudamcguire@wistar.org Application can be acquired by contacting kshudamcguire@wistar.org. Website: https://bit.ly/2IsocLy Address: 3601 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104Needs to Succeed Interest in contributing to biomedical research and desire to learn hands on laboratory techniques and continue learning in the biomedical field.

2021 Hourly Wages $10/hour in BTT Pre-apprenticeship Program $12-$14/hour in BRT Apprenticeship Program