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ISB was named as the 15th Best Places to Work in Academia by The Scientist Magazine in 2008 and the 7th best place to work for Postdocs in 2009. Our generous time off package, rich benefit plan, collaborative culture, dynamic leadership and cutting edge science all contribute to an outstanding place to work.

Eligibility
Regular, full-time employees who work more than 32 hours per week are eligible for ISB's benefit plans on the 1st of the month following hire. Eligible dependents (spouse, child, domestic partner) may also be covered on the medical, dental, and vision plans for a modest employee contribution. Benefits may change at any time.

Medical Insurance
ISB provides a PPO plan through Regence Blue Shield. The plan offers coverage nationally and internationally. ISB pays 100% of an employee´s premium and subsidizes 85% of the cost for dependents.

Dental Insurance
ISB provides 100% of an employee´s premium and subsidizes 85% of the cost for dependents. Our provider is Washington Dental Service which covers most dentists in the state.

Vision Insurance
Our vision provider is VSP which covers a large number of vision care providers in the state.

Life Insurance
ISB provides 100% of the cost of life insurance in the amount of one times annual salary. There is a voluntary plan available for dependents and for employee buy ups.

Short and Long Term Disability
ISB Short and Long Term Disability for employees. Short term disability provides 60% of your weekly income for up to 11 weeks after a 14 day elimination period. Long term disability provides 60% of your monthly wages up to 2 years (or to age 65 depending on circumstances) after a 90 day elimination period. ISB also provides Long Term Care Insurance for employees with a voluntary plan for an employee´s family.

Retirement Plan
ISB offers a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA-CREF. There is no vesting period and no waiting period.

Time Off
Benefit eligible employees accrue a minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 12 sick days and 10 holidays per year.

Other Benefits
We also offer an Employee Assistance Program, bike loaner program, on site yoga, on site dry cleaning and many social and educational events throughout the year.

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