Compensation & Rewards
- Company Stock Issued to All Employees – Share in the success you help create.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match – Generous match to help you build your future.
Join Our Team! Inspired by Science. Driven by Results.
We are on the lookout for creative, motivated people who want to make a difference.
Labs with Lake Views
Our labs, offices, and GMP facility are on the northern edge of Lake Union, with landmark views of the Space Needle and easy access to bike trails, marinas, neighborhood parks, coffee shops, and restaurants. We’re 10 minutes away from UW, Fred Hutch, the Gates Foundation, and just 5 minutes from the famous Fremont Troll.
Purpose Driven & Passionate
Our team is united by a shared mission to make a meaningful impact on healthcare and science. Whether it’s innovating in the lab or collaborating on the rooftop terrace, our passion fuels progress. Our facility offers not just breathtaking views, but a workspace designed to inspire connection, creativity, and purpose.
Benefits
Lumen offers comprehensive and competitive benefits for employees. We cover premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and provide a variety of additional benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and worklife balance.
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) — Ample vacation days.
- Company-Wide Time Off — Year-end holiday closure plus quarterly “Rest & Recharge” days.
- Comprehensive Parental Leave — Paid leave to support you and your family during life’s biggest moments.
Perks & Convenience
- Free Onsite Parking or Public Transportation Subsidies — Choose what works best for your commute.
- Free Snacks & Beverages — Stay fueled throughout the day.
- Learning & Development Opportunities — Lumen-sponsored perks such as industry news subscriptions, symposium programs, and more to support your professional growth.
Health & Well-Being
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage — Premiums covered for employees and generously subsidized for partners and dependents.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — Confidential guidance and resources for personal and professional well-being.
- Wellness Program — Engaging activities and initiatives that promote your physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Wellness Spending Account — Flexible reimbursement benefit to help you invest in your healthy lifestyle.
Financial Protection
- Lumen-Sponsored Life Insurance — Security for you and peace of mind for your loved ones.
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance — Financial support during unexpected time away from work.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) — Health and dependent care options to help you save on eligible expenses.
Open Positions
Finance
- Payroll SpecialistSeattle, WA
Protein Sciences
- Associate Scientist, Protein SciencesSeattle, WA
- Research Associate, Protein SciencesSeattle, WA
R&D
- Scientific Writer, R&DSeattle, WA
Strain Development
- Lab Technician, StrainsSeattle, WA
Join Us in Improving the Health of Billions of People
“It’s widely known that the most creative and successful teams draw from disparate fields. Building Lumen’s platform from the foundation up made this natural for us, and it’s a privilege to work with leaders from such diverse backgrounds.”
Brian Finrow
CEO & Co-Founder