Lab Aide (part-time)

Overview

The Irvine Lab at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is an interdisciplinary research group that combines protein engineering, immunology, and computational approaches to better understand how antibodies interact with immune cells. The lab focuses on studying and engineering antibody proteins to better understand and influence immune responses, with the goal of improving human health. The Lab Aide will support these research efforts by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-equipped laboratory, assisting technical staff with routine laboratory tasks, and helping ensure the lab operates safely and efficiently.This position is for 7.5 hours per week. 

Responsibilities

• Preparing media and reagents, such as stock solutions
• Rinsing and preparing glassware for cleaning
• Delivering glassware to storage areas
• Maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory area      
• Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment
• Checking and replenishing supplies
• Assisting with experiments and set-up      
• Assisting with some clerical duties as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with an interest in the sciences
• Prior lab experience or coursework in sciences is preferred

Compensation

$22.00 to $26.38 per hour

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.

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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.

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