Research Assistant

The Research Assistant will work to support the aims of the Center for Interventional Immunology at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) which directs the Clinical HUB for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) TrialNet.  TrialNet is an NIH sponsored international multi-center clinical trial network aiming to delay the onset of clinical T1D.

Under general supervision, the candidate will:

• Assist with managing team inboxes
• Triage and respond to internal requests for resources (how to order print materials, where to locate talking points, presentation templates etc.)
• Respond to research / screening participant questions and add to our common response catalog
• Triage and respond to requests for event support (external organizations and TrialNet sites)
• Route coordinator study questions to CRA for corresponding study
• Entry maintenance in TrialNet systems (Online Referral Tool and Event Management System)
• Use system to connect potential participants with local TrialNet sites
• Collaborate with the TrialNet Coordinating Center to replace screening kits
• Update event listings from TrialNet sites and external partnering diabetes organizations
• Pull lists for zip codes near events when requested
• Notetaking on various protocol / project / operational meetings
• Assist with meeting facilitation (for Steering Committee coordinator sessions, Affiliate Meeting, virtual coordinator meetings)
• Occasional travel may be required (5%)
• Scheduling social media and newsletters
• Contribute to monthly content calendar
• Assist with execution of campaigns
• Assist with advertising and promotion

• Requires strong computer, written, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• High School diploma
• Work experience in health care or research is preferable

$21.06 - $29.27 hr.

• Medical, dental, vision hardware insurance
• Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
• Short and long-term disability and life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
• PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized bus pass
• YMCA rebate and other fitness club discounts
• Voluntary benefits, e.g., pet insurance, accident, critical illness, identify theft

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) has a bold mission: To predict, prevent, reverse and cure immune system diseases, from autoimmune disease to cancer to COVID-19. We examine the immune system in both health and disease 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 world-renowned independent nonprofit research institute affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and based in Seattle. We collaborate with clinicians to accelerate the path from innovative lab discoveries to life-changing patient care.

At BRI, each role is valued and an important contributor to our vision and mission. BRI is committed to a safe, caring and diverse workplace; as well as to taking action to further our commitment to foster inclusion, equity and belonging so employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we are powering possibility.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 206-342-6972 or email jobs@benaroyaresearch.org.