Research Technician I

The Lord Laboratory is currently seeking a highly motivated and creative individual for the position of Research Technician I. The Research Technician is needed for non-clinical laboratory experiments involving acquisition and processing of human blood and tissue specimens, flow cytometry, cell culture, gene expression analysis, cytokine quantification and immunohistochemistry.

• Isolating and performing cell culture experiments with human blood and tissue cells
• Freezing, thawing, and culturing human cells and cell lines
• Staining, analyzing, and sorting cells by flow cytometry
• Isolating, amplifying, and analyzing DNA and RNA from human cells
• Obtaining tissue specimens from an affiliated hospital
• Organizing and maintaining inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies

• BA/BS degree with research experience in basic immunology, molecular cellular biology, and/or histopathology.
• Prior work in a laboratory environment preferred
• May require skill in animal surgery technique.
• Must have basic mathematical, data recording, computer database, data and statistical analysis skills

$22.46 to $31.89 per hour

• Medical, dental, vision hardware insurance
• Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
• Short and long-term disability and life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
• PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized bus pass
• YMCA rebate and other fitness club discounts
• Voluntary benefits, e.g., pet insurance, accident, critical illness, identify theft
• See benaroyaresearch.org for benefit details 

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 commitment 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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