Research Technician I

Overview

The Long Lab focuses 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 utilizes cutting edge technologies to enable the study of immune-mediated diseases. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in both a core lab and a research lab environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of research questions and techniques related to immunology.

Responsibilities

The Research Technician I position conducts laboratory experiments and assists in various research activities to support scientific studies and data collection. Duties include:

• Perform blood and cell processing using sterile techniques.
• Conduct short in vitro cultures or stimulations of cells.
• Prepare samples for flow cytometry, genomic analysis, or other assays.
• Operate a variety of laboratory instruments such as flow and mass cytometers and sorters, PCR machines, cell counters, and other measuring instruments and devices.
• Assist in panel design and flow cytometry data analysis.
• Conduct additional immune-related assays such as ELISA and qPCR.
• Prepare buffers, clean lab areas, and order and maintain lab supplies.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain laboratory records.
• Use analysis software associated with instruments (e.g. FlowJo) and for statistical analysis (e.g. Excel, GraphPad Prism, and JMP).
• Collaborate with senior research technicians and assist post-doctoral researchers.
• Conduct literature searches as necessary.
• Compile and present findings at lab meetings.

Qualifications

BA/BS in a scientific field and basic laboratory skills required. Prior work in a laboratory environment preferred.  Prior experience involving sterile technique, mammalian tissue culture, and/or multiparameter flow cytometry desired. Must have basic mathematical, data recording, and statistical analysis skills. Must be comfortable working with potentially hazardous materials and human samples (e.g., blood).

A successful candidate would be eager to learn and grow within the role, be willing to take on challenges and persevere through troubleshooting, be proactive in seeking help and asking questions, have strong attention to detail and documentation skills, have an ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently, and have excellent communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with team members.

Compensation

$24.05 to $34.15 per hour 

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
• Short and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
• 13 holidays, 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits

About Us

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.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.

If you need an accommodation or assistance completing the online application, please contact Human Resources at 206-342-6547 or email jobs@benaroyaresearch.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.