Research Technician I

This is a joint Long Lab and Human Immunophenotyping (HIP) core position. 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.  (HIP) core collaborates with many investigators utilizing cutting edge technologies to enable the study immune-medicated diseases. This joint 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.

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
• 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
• Conduct short in vitro cultures or stimulations of cell, ELISA and qPCR
• Assist in panel design and flow cytometry data analysis
• Use analysis software associated with instruments (e.g. FlowJo) and for statistical analysis
• Prepare buffers, clean lab areas, and order and maintain lab supplies
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain laboratory records
• Collaborate with senior research technicians and assist post-doctoral researchers
• Conduct literature searches as necessary
• Compile and present findings at lab meetings

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

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.

$22.46 - $31.89 per hr.

• 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 at Virginia Mason (BRI) has a bold mission: 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 all. As an independent non-profit organization within Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, 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 the 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, join 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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, 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.