Research Technician II
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 39
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Human Immunophenotyping (HIP) Core applies cutting-edge cytometry and related technologies to advance research in human immune-mediated diseases. We support investigators across Benaroya Research Institute as well as external collaborators including industry partners other non-profits and academic institutions and physician-led studies. The technician will gain experience in human immunology research primarily in autoimmunity with additional exposure to other immune-mediated diseases through collaborative core projects.
Responsibilities
The Research Technician II position conducts laboratory experiments and contributes to scientific studies through independent execution of protocols data collection and analysis. Duties include:
- Independently initiate and execute experimental protocols using established and modified Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring accurate and complete laboratory records.
- Perform blood and cell processing using sterile techniques.
- Conduct short in vitro cultures or stimulations of cells.
- Prepare samples for flow cytometry genomic analysis or other assays with proper quality controls.
- Perform immune-related assays such as ELISA and qPCR.
- Operate troubleshoot and maintain a range of laboratory instruments including flow and mass cytometers and sorters PCR machines cell counters and other analytical devices.
- Develop and use analysis workflows (FlowJo Cytobank R GraphPad Prism) to process visualize and interpret data.
- Contribute to experimental design decisions including selection of controls replicates and appropriate statistical approaches.
- Assist in panel design antibody titration and assay optimization including control strategies and reagent qualification.
- Prepare figures and reports for internal use (lab meetings project updates core users) and contribute to data packages for publications and presentations.
- Engage with senior scientists to refine experimental approaches and align technical execution with project goals.
- Support laboratory operations including inventory management ordering supplies reagent preparation and routine maintenance of shared equipment.
- Support core users and collaborating teams providing technical guidance coordinating sample intake schedules and advising on best practices.
- Train and mentor lab aides and junior technicians in laboratory techniques workflows and core practices.
- Conduct literature searches to inform experimental planning and stay current on developments in immune profiling technologies.
- Participate in collaborative meetings and seminars to build knowledge of emerging technologies and contribute to the scientific goals of the team.
Qualifications
Requires a BA/BS in a scientific field and a minimum of 2-3 years of progressively responsible work experience in a scientific research laboratory. Prior experience involving sterile technique mammalian tissue culture and/or multiparameter flow cytometry required. Must have basic mathematical data recording and statistical analysis skills. Must be comfortable working with potentially hazardous materials and human samples (e.g. blood).
A successful candidate would be eager to learn and grow within the role be willing to take on challenges and persevere through troubleshooting be proactive in seeking help and asking questions have strong attention to detail and documentation skills have an ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently and have excellent communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with team members.
Compensation
$26.68 to $39.23 per hour
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 advance the science to predict prevent reverse and cureimmune system diseases fromautoimmune diseasetocancertoasthmaandallergies. 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 robustbiorepositories our team chips away at the biggest mysteries behind these conditions to work toward our vision of a healthy immune system for is a nonprofit research institute based in Seattle and affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan 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 arepowering 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 or emailThis contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) has a bold mission: 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 rebala ... View more
