Lab Aide (work-study)
Overview:
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).
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.
Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications:
- Meet Washington state residency requirements for state financial aid with evidence of a work-study award
- Be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program at a participating college - position must relate to program of study
- Maintain academic progress
- High School Diploma or equivalent
This position is solely open to candidates who are work-study eligible.
Compensation:
$21.50 to $24.63 hourly
Benefits:
- Paid sick leave
- Subsidized bus pass
About Us:
Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) has a bold mission: To predict, prevent, reverse and cure immune system diseases, from autoimmune disease to cancer to COVID-19. We examine the immune system in both health and disease 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 world-renowned independent nonprofit research institute affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and based in Seattle.
We collaborate with clinicians to accelerate the path from innovative lab discoveries to life-changing patient care.
At BRI, each role is valued and an important contributor to our vision and mission. BRI is committed to a safe, caring and diverse workplace; as well as to taking action to further our commitments to foster inclusion, equity and belonging so employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work.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 Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 206-342-6972 or email jobs@benaroyaresearch.org
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