Lab Aide (work-study)

About the role

The Buckner and Long Labs focus 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 at the Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) provides access to cutting‑edge technologies and services enabling study of human immune‑mediated diseases. This work‑study position offers hands‑on experience, exposure to laboratory techniques used in immunology research, and an opportunity to build relationships with scientific researchers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experiment set‑up.
• Maintain and organize lab records and data.
• Prepare media and reagents, such as stock solutions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory area.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment.
• Check and replenish supplies.
• Perform routine work in a research laboratory, including equipment maintenance and providing general assistance to technical laboratory personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in a university‑level science degree program (e.g., biology, chemistry, or biochemistry).
• Previous or current coursework in biology and/or chemistry; past laboratory experience is preferred.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Eligibility for work‑study (must have completed a financial aid application, received a work‑study award, and provide proof of eligibility).

Pay

$22.00 to $26.38 per hour.

Schedule

10 to 19 hours each week, within the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Exact schedule is determined quarterly in consideration of the student’s class schedule.

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.