What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician I position at Benaroya Research Institute?
Overview
The Bettelli laboratory at Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to support and perform laboratory procedures for biomedical research projects.
Responsibilities
- Preparing laboratory reagents, chemicals, stocks, cultures and cell lines
- Basic molecular biology (cloning, plasmid isolation, transformation, PCR)
- Multi-parameter flow cytometry to phenotype mouse and human cells
- Working with mice, including immunization as required by the project
- Preparing samples from human and mouse blood, and tissues using sterile technique
- Maintain laboratory records by recording detailed data, analyze data and report data
- Conduct lab inventory, complete purchase orders for hardware, glassware, and supplies
Qualifications
- BA/BS in a scientific field and basic laboratory skills required
- Must have basic mathematical, data recording, computer database, data and statistical analysis skills
- Prior work in a laboratory environment, especially multi-parameter flow cytometry, molecular and cellular biology and working with mice preferred
Compensation
$22.46 to $31.89 per hr.
Benefits
- 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
About Us
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, 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.
Salary : $22 - $32
