Lab Aide (work-study)
About The Position
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). To be considered for this position the student must have completed a financial aid application and received a work study award. Proof of work study eligibility is necessary to complete this application.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Enrollment in a university-level science degree program (e.g., biology, chemistry, or biochemistry)
- Work-study eligibility
Nice To Haves
- Previous or current coursework in biology and/or chemistry
- Past laboratory experience
- Experience with molecular biology techniques
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- $22.00 to $26.38 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
