Research Student II

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Title

Research Student II

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

LRI Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences - Research Innov and Educ

Job Summary

While working closely with research personnel, participates actively in a structured learning experience in the laboratory or clinical research setting. Gains hands‑on experience in laboratory techniques, clinical settings, data collection and analysis and/or other related skills to explore careers in biomedical and/or clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Student will begin learning laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects in the laboratory or clinical setting with minimal supervision.
• Student will begin learning how to record and analyze data related to research experiments or other data sets with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Undergraduate degree required. May be accepted/enrolled in an accredited college or university as a medical student, MA/MS student or other graduate program student. (EXCLUDES students in a PhD program) This position is NOT applicable to anyone who has completed all requirements for master’s or other advanced degree.

Languages

N/A

Certifications

N/A

Complexity of Work

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience

None required. Students with previous clinical research or research laboratory experience are often preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to distinguish color.
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug‑free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.