Immunology Lab Aide (Work-Study) Hands-on Research Support

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $22.00–$26.38 per hour

Work-study eligibility

Job summary

Benaroya Research Institute in Seattle is seeking a Lab Aide for the HIP core to support immune research. This work-study role offers hands-on experience in a laboratory setting and exposure to techniques used in immunology research.

The position is 10 to 19 hours per week, within 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; schedule determined quarterly to fit class needs. Students must have work-study eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and enrollment in a university-level science degree program (e.g., biology, chemistry, or biochemistry) is required.
• Previous or current coursework in biology and/or chemistry and past laboratory experience are preferred.
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to learn new skills quickly are essential.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED and enrollment in a university-level science degree program

Job description

Benaroya Research Institute in Seattle is seeking a Lab Aide for the HIP core to support immune research. This work-study role offers hands-on experience in a laboratory setting and exposure to techniques used in immunology research.

The position is 10 to 19 hours per week, within 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; schedule determined quarterly to fit class needs. Students must have work-study eligibility.