Part-time Research Technician I

The Ray Lab at the Benaroya Research Institute is seeking a part-time Research Technician to provide essential laboratory support for biomedical research projects. This role supports both routine and specialized experimental work in a collaborative research environment focused on understanding immune function and disease mechanisms. 

Hours: 20 to 25 per week. 

• Prepare laboratory reagents, chemical stocks, culture media, and cell lines following established protocols
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including spectrometers, electrophoresis systems, radiation counters, PCR machines, and other analytical instruments
• Perform chemical, physical, and biological assays in accordance with written experimental procedures
• Work with mouse models as needed, including immunizations and surgical procedures when applicable
• Process and fractionate blood samples using sterile technique
• Prepare tissue and cell samples for light and fluorescent microscopy
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including data entry, photography, and documentation in laboratory databases and notebooks
• Conduct literature searches and review scientific publications relevant to ongoing research
• Assist with laboratory organization, inventory management, and preparation of purchase orders for supplies and equipment

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a scientific or related field required
• Basic laboratory skills and prior experience working in a research laboratory preferred
• Strong foundational skills in data recording, basic mathematics, and computer-based data entry and analysis
• Experience with mammalian tissue culture and multiparameter flow cytometry preferred
• Ability to follow detailed experimental protocols and maintain accurate scientific records
• May require experience or willingness to learn animal handling and surgical techniques depending on project needs

$24.05 to $34.15 per hour 

• 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
• PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits

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.

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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.