Research Student II Post Baccalaureate - Fawzi Lab

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,067,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Research Student II, Post Baccalaureate on the Main Campus to support NIH-funded work in the Fawzi Lab. You will gain hands-on experience in tissue processing, PCR/qPCR, immunostaining, and Western blotting under supervision.

Responsibilities include learning lab techniques, recording and analyzing data, and performing duties as assigned, with a typical schedule 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (flexible) on-site at the Cleveland Clinic.

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree required; PhD candidates are not eligible.
• Enrollment as medical student, MA/MS student or other graduate program students encouraged (EXCLUDES PhD).
• Previous research laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects in a laboratory or clinical setting.
• Learn how to record and analyze data related to research experiments or data sets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

PCR/qPCR basics

Education

Undergraduate degree

Enrollment in accredited college/university as medical student/MA/MS/other graduate (no PhD)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Research Student II, Post Baccalaureate, you will work closely with research personnel and participate in a structured learning experience in laboratory research in the Fawzi Lab. In this role, you will collect, process, and prepare tissue for cryosectioning and assist with immunohistological tissue labeling. You will also perform basic molecular and biochemical techniques, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR), quantitative PCR (qPCR), immunostaining, and Western blotting. Your work will support Dr. Fawzi’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01-funded research on age-related macular degeneration and ischemic retinal diseases. Through hands-on experience, you will develop skills in laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, data collection and analysis, and other areas relevant to careers in biomedical and clinical research.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (flexible)

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Learn laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects in a laboratory or clinical setting.
• Learn how to record and analyze data related to research experiments or data sets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Previous research laboratory experience with a focus in a science or healthcare-related field of study

Amani Fawzi Lab - Lab Website

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 equipment required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.00

Maximum hourly: $150.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).