Lab Aide; -study

The goal of the Lacy-Hulbert Lab is to understand how different aspects of the immune system cooperate to identify and combat potentially infectious organisms while preventing immune attack against innocuous microbes or the body’s own self.

This position is up to 19 hours a week, within the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (exact schedule to be determined).

To be considered for this position the student must have completed a financial aid application and received a work study award. Proof of work study eligibility is necessary to complete this application.

This part-time position performs routine work in a research lab including equipment maintenance and provides general assistance to technical laboratory personnel to help keep the lab in a clean and orderly state.

Duties include:

• Preparing media and reagents, such as stock solutions.
• Rinsing and preparing glassware for cleaning.
• Delivering glassware to storage areas.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory area.
• Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment.
• Checking and replenishing supplies.
• Assisting with experiments and set-up.
• Assisting with some clerical duties as required.

A 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. This position is solely open to candidates who are work-study eligible.

$21.50 to $25.37 per hour

• Sick leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Subsidized ORCA pass

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 arepowering possibility.

To learn more, visit benaroyaresearch.org and connect with us on Linked In, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook and You Tube.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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