Research Assistant I

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is a leading nonprofit research institute dedicated to advancing precision medicine through translational and clinical collaboration with clinical partners at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health BRI conducts a robust cancer clinical research program supporting innovative therapies and improving patient outcomes.

The Cancer Clinical Research program supports over 100 active studies annually across a wide range of disease areas including bladder blood brain colorectal gynecologic hepatobiliary neuroendocrine pancreatic and prostate. Trials are sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and industry partners and include investigations in chemotherapy radiation therapy targeted treatments diagnostics and quality-of-life interventions.

This position works in close collaboration with clinical teams to support high-quality patient-centered research. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (30-minute lunch); may vary based on study needs. Hybrid work may be allowed occasionally depending on workload research patient schedule and job performance.

• High school diploma required
• Strong computer organizational written and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Prior experience in healthcare or clinical research preferred

$22.55 to $31.34 hourly

• 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

The Clinical Research Program at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) works together with clinicians at Virginia Mason Medical Center to bring clinical research opportunities to patients giving them access to clinical trials for over 100 different conditions including cancer digestive disease cardiology and neuroscience. The Clinical Research Program at BRI oversees all clinical research at Virginia Mason Medical Center combining the expertise of a world-renowned research institute with remarkable healthcare to support studies that contribute to improving the diagnosis treatment and prevention of a variety of diseases.

BRI is an independent nonprofit research institute affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and based in Seattle. Our culture is based on the values of collaboration respect innovation and inquiry; team members work together to support patients and clinicians with the goal of better outcomes for all.

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 commitments 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 arepowering possibility.

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