Job Description

The Ray Lab at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our collaborative research team. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will conduct semi-independent to independent biomedical research focused on advancing our understanding of immune mechanisms in human disease. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative translational research while collaborating closely with investigators across BRI and the University of Washington.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and manage experimental research projects aligned with laboratory objectives.
• Document, analyze, interpret, and present experimental data for scientific publications and presentations.
• Contribute to the preparation, writing, revision, and submission of manuscripts to peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and remain current with advances in relevant scientific fields.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with investigators and research staff at BRI and the University of Washington to develop experimental approaches, troubleshoot studies, and interpret findings.
• Assist in the preparation of research grant proposals and contract applications to support ongoing and future projects.
• Provide scientific guidance and oversight for technician-led projects and contribute to a collaborative laboratory environment.
• Maintain accurate research records and adhere to institutional policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field.

Compensation

$80,182 - $83,000 per year; depending on years of postdoctoral experience.

Benefits

• 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
• 13 holidays, 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits

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 patient care.

At BRI, each individual is valued as an important contributor to our vision and mission. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we are powering possibility.To learn more, visit benaroyaresearch.org and connect with us on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook and YouTube. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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