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Benaroya Research Institute · 4 months ago

Lab Aide (work-study)

positionSeattle, WA
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$22/hr - $26.38/hr

Benaroya Research Institute is a nonprofit research institute focused on advancing science to predict, prevent, reverse, and cure immune system diseases. The Lab Aide position involves supporting projects related to the immune response in the gastrointestinal tract, utilizing various laboratory techniques and general lab duties.

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Responsibilities

The individual in this position will be involved in projects exploring the immune response to commensal and pathogenic bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract
The techniques likely to be used include DNA isolation, PCR and gel electrophoresis to conduct genotyping, basic flow cytometry of circulating blood immune cell populations, tissue sectioning, immunofluorescence staining and microscopy
They will also be responsible for general laboratory duties including preparation of stock solutions, lab stocking and maintenance
Students will gain experience in the following areas: conduct DNA isolation, perform PCR and gel electrophoresis, and determine sample genotype
Conduct tissue dissection and cell isolation
Conduct cell staining and basic flow cytometry
Stock lab supplies, prepare reagents, autoclave

Qualification

Molecular biology techniquesDNA isolationPCRGel electrophoresisFlow cytometryImmunofluorescence stainingLearn quicklyAttention to detail

Required

A high school diploma or GED and enrollment in a university-level science degree program (e.g., biology, chemistry, or biochemistry) are required
Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to learn new skills quickly is essential

Preferred

Previous or current coursework in biology and/or chemistry and past laboratory experience are preferred
Experience with molecular biology techniques is highly desirable

Benefits

Sick leave
403(b) retirement plan
Subsidized ORCA pass

Company

Benaroya Research Institute

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Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason is devoted to finding causes and cures for autoimmune diseases.
dateFounded in 1956
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.benaroyaresearch.org/

H1B Sponsorship

Benaroya Research Institute has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$22M
Key Investors
Fund for Science and TechnologyNational Institutes of Health
2025-08-27Grant
2022-04-28Grant· $17M
2018-01-29Grant· $5M

Leadership Team

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Margaret McCormick
Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
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