Part-Time Laboratory Research Specialist

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a DCRU Laboratory Research Specialist for a part-time position (24 hours per week). The role focuses on processing and shipping samples, quality control for study trays, and supporting laboratory start-up activities.

Responsibilities include educating study teams, maintaining equipment, and ensuring PHI safety across all tasks, with teamwork and strong communication essential for success in a fast-paced clinical research setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry required.
• Related MT/ASCP experience or equivalent required.
• Laboratory experience and team collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and ship research samples per protocol requirements.
• Prepare testing trays following quality control procedures.
• Serve as Research Laboratory Educator for study teams.
• Assist with protocol start-up prep and QC processes.
• Maintain and quality-control laboratory equipment.
• Support the supervisor and uphold laboratory quality.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

PHI handling knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biology or chemistry

MT/ASCP or related experience

Tools

Micropipette

Laboratory balance

Centrifuge

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

University Hospitals is seeking a DCRU Laboratory Research Specialist for a part-time position (24 hours per week). The role focuses on processing and shipping samples, quality control for study trays, and supporting laboratory start-up activities.

Responsibilities include educating study teams, maintaining equipment, and ensuring PHI safety across all tasks, with teamwork and strong communication essential for success in a fast-paced clinical research setting.