Why Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedConducts scientific research to predict, prevent, reverse, and cure autoimmune diseases and immune system disorders, with a focus on Down syndrome and type 1 diabetes.
- Translational immunology and advancements of the immune tolerance network (itn) are highlighted below:funding for the immune tolerance network (itn) was initially awarded to jerry nepom, MD, PHD, at bri in 2014 by the national Institute of allergy and infectious diseases…$45.4M spent in FY2024
- Interventional immunologystudying health to understand diseasein june 2025, a team of bri scientists lead by jane buckner, MD, cate speake, PHD, megan smithmyer, PHD, and alex hu, PHD, published findings from the sound life project, a unique longitudinal study investigating…$10.7M spent in FY2024
- Fundamental immunology or basic discoveryunderstanding how targeting specific regulatory cells could lead to new ways to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (sle)in november 2024, steve ziegler, PHD, a principal investigator in bri's center for fundamental immunology, received a grant from the…$7.1M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenOverview
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 position offers hands-on experience, exposure to laboratory techniques used in immunology research, and an opportunity to build relationships with scientific researchers.
This work-study position is for 10 to 19 hours each week, within the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (exact schedule to be determined quarterly, in consideration of class schedule). Applicants must have completed a financial aid application and received a work-study award. Proof of work-study eligibility is required and will be verified as part of the application process. Applicants who do not have a work-study award will not be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
The Lab Aide will perform routine work in a research laboratory including equipment maintenance and providing general assistance to technical laboratory personnel to help keep the lab in a clean and orderly state.
Other duties include: Assisting with experiment set-up Maintaining and organizing lab records and data Preparing media and reagents, such as stock solutions Maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory area Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment Checking and replenishing supplies Qualifications Include a statement in your cover letter confirming that you are work-study eligible Upload documentation confirming your work-study eligibility for the current academic year High school diploma or GED and enrollment in a university-level science degree program (e.g., biology, chemistry, or biochemistry) are required Previous or current coursework in biology and/or chemistry and prior laboratory experience are preferred Experience with molecular biology techniques is highly desirable Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail are essential Ability to learn new skills quickly is essential Compensation $22.00 to $26.38 per hour 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…
About Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason
From its Form 990- Budget $81.3M · Medical Research
- Staff 329 · founded 1956
- Pays its leaders $228K–$662K (7 reported)
- Open jobs 10 · Jobs at Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason · Full 990 report