Lab Aide (work-study)

The Buckner and Long Labs focus on understanding the mechanisms of immune tolerance, examining why this tolerance breaks down in autoimmune diseases, and developing therapies to improve it.  The Human Immunophenotyping (HIP) core at the Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) provides access to cutting-edge technologies and services enabling study of human immune-mediated diseases.

This position offers hands-on experience, exposure to laboratory techniques used in immunology research, and an opportunity to build relationships with scientific researchers.

This work-study position is for 10 to 19 hours each week, within the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (exact schedule to be determined quarterly, in consideration of class schedule). 

High school diploma or GED and enrollment in a university-level science degree program (e.g., biology, chemistry, or biochemistry) are required. Previous or current coursework in biology and/or chemistry and past laboratory experience are preferred. Experience with molecular biology techniques is highly desirable. Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to learn new skills quickly is essential.

The Lab Aide will perform routine work in a research laboratory including equipment maintenance and providing general assistance to technical laboratory personnel to help keep the lab in a clean and orderly state. Other duties include:

• →Assisting with experiment set-up
• →Maintaining and organizing lab records and data
• →Preparing media and reagents, such as stock solutions
• →Maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory area      
• →Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment
• →Checking and replenishing supplies

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) has a bold mission: to advance the science to predict, prevent, reverse and cure immune system diseases, from autoimmune disease to cancer to asthma and allergies. We create detailed pictures of the immune system in health and disease, aiming to understand how disorders start and how to rebalance the immune system back to health. Equipped with innovative tools and robust biorepositories, our team chips away at the biggest mysteries behind these conditions to work toward our vision of a healthy immune system for everyone. BRI is a nonprofit research institute based in Seattle and affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. We collaborate with clinicians and patients to accelerate the path from innovative lab discoveries to life-changing patient care.

At BRI, each individual is valued as an important contributor to our vision and mission. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we are powering possibility.

To learn more, visit benaroyaresearch.org and connect with us on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook and YouTube.