Why work at BRI?
Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is a world leader in human immunology. We have a bold mission: To predict, prevent, reverse and cure immune system diseases. We’re currently hiring new team members who are passionate about changing the course of immune system diseases.
At BRI, we study everything from autoimmune disease to cancer to asthma and allergies. And we examine the immune system as a whole — in healthy people and in people with disease — aiming to understand how these disorders start and how to rebalance the immune system back to health.
Equipped with innovative tools and robust biorepositories, our team spends every day tackling some of immunology’s biggest mysteries and working toward our vision: A healthy immune system for everyone.
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Each department contributes to our work in a meaningful way. We can't wait to have you join us and contribute your unique talents and perspective.
Use the latest tools and resources
BRI is equipped with leading-edge tools, technologies and centers. If a tool doesn’t exist, we’ll make it. We’re home to:
Join a Collaborative Culture
At BRI, collaboration drives and inspires us. We built our organization to bring together experts from across science and technology. We believe in this approach because we know what happens when individuals with unique backgrounds and expertise team up: We build new tools. We ask different questions. And we make discoveries that change lives.
Our team of about 300 – which includes some of the world’s foremost immunologists – collaborates:
- Across fundamental, translational and clinical research, using the latest lab discoveries to inform new treatments and therapies.
- With clinicians at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to run clinical trials, collect patient samples and use clinical insights to pose and answer research questions.
- Between lab scientists and data scientists.
- With scientists from across the globe and other Seattle institutions – including the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Allen Institute and Seattle Children’s Research Institute.
Open Position: Clinical Research Coordinator
The clinical research coordinator supports clinical studies within BRI's Center for Interventional Immunology, contributing to translational research focused on immune-mediated diseases. This role will work closely with investigators to execute clinical research studies investigating immune mechanisms and therapeutic interventions in autoimmune diseases.
“When I was looking for the next step in my career, my goal was to be closer to patients and clinical research. I had heard of BRI and thought a postdoc here would be a great way to do that. I’ve already learned so much and seen how translational the work is. I’m looking forward to being involved with so many projects where everyone is working together with one goal.”
Live and work in an enriching environment
When you join BRI, you become part of a team built on inquiry, collaboration, innovation and respect. We love living in the Seattle-area and working at BRI because:
- Our city is a hub for immunology and life sciences. Seattle is a nexus for immunology and immune-therapy companies. You’ll join a thriving community of scientists working toward the next generation of discoveries, treatments and cures.
- Temperate winters, beautiful summers. Seattle has something for everyone — food, arts, music, culture, family activities. A nature-lover’s paradise, our city is surrounded by water and mountains and is an exceptional place to get outside during every season.
- Flexible options for some positions. While some roles require standard hours in the lab or office, we offer remote work and flexible hours when possible.
Benefits
BRI offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees.
- 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
- PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
- Employee assistance program
- Educational assistance program
- Subsidized ORCA pass
- Wellness benefits
- Voluntary benefits
Accessibility
BRI endeavors to make www.benaroyaresearch.org accessible to everyone. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 206-342-6547 or email jobs@benaroyaresearch.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 local, state and federal law. Please see BRI’s Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement and Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Educational Opportunities at BRI
Benaroya Research Institute is committed to educating and mentoring the next generation and encouraging young people to enter the field of science. BRI provides undergraduate internships, mentors graduate students and engages postdoctoral trainees from all over the world.
News
Benaroya Research Institute Awarded 16 Million Across 18 Grants in First Half of 2026 to Predict, Prevent, Reverse and Cure Immune System Diseases
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As wildfire smoke becomes more common in the Pacific Northwest, BRI scientists are learning more about how it influences immune system function. We asked Dr. Megan Smithmyer about her research in this area and a new study examining the immune systems of wildland firefighters.
Meet BRI’s Summer Interns 2026
Each summer, BRI welcomes undergraduate interns across our labs. Interns come from universities across the country to get hands-on research experience, learn new tools and techniques and explore careers in biomedical research.
Inside BRI's Down Syndrome Biorepository
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