Staff Scientist, Autoimmune Immunology & Single-Cell Analysis

Benaroya Research Institute

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 72,950 - 111,610

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

13 holidays, 3 weeks vacation and 2 1/

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance program

Subsidized ORCA pass

Wellness benefits

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

The Long Lab within the Center for Translational Immunology at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is seeking a Staff Scientist to investigate immune mechanisms driving type 1 diabetes and autoimmune diseases in Seattle. The role emphasizes advanced human immunology, single-cell technologies, and cross-site collaboration with UW and TrialNet.

You will lead independent cellular and molecular research, mentor staff, and contribute to grant development, manuscripts, and presentations.

Qualifications

PhD in Immunology or related biomedical science.
Minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral research experience.
Experience in tissue culture and cellular and molecular biology techniques.
Demonstrated ability to independently design and execute complex research projects through to publication.
Strong publication record and evidence of scientific creativity, collaboration, and independent thinking.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting scientific findings.

Responsibilities

Design, lead, and implement multiple complex research projects focused on autoreactive B and T cell biology, immune tolerance, and autoimmune disease.
Design and perform experiments to identify autoreactive B and T cells for downstream transcriptional, single-cell, and multi-modal analyses.
Analyze, interpret, and document experimental data while maintaining rigorous scientific standards.
Use AI and collaborate closely with the BRI Bioinformatics team to integrate computational and systems immunology approaches into experimental design and data analysis.
Work collaboratively with investigators across BRI, the University of Washington, TrialNet, and other national and international collaborators.
Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for publication and scientific meetings.
Contribute to the preparation of research grants, fellowship applications, and collaborative funding proposals.
Serve as a scientific leader within the Lab by mentoring research technicians, postdoctoral fellows, students, interns, and volunteers.
Help establish and optimize new Lab methods and workflows and oversee specialized instrumentation as appropriate.
Stay current with advances in immunology, autoimmune disease, and emerging technologies while identifying new scientific opportunities.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive learning environment that prioritizes integrity and respect, innovation and agility, and constant scientific inquiry.