Research Technician II - Chakraborty Lab

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Research Technician II for the Chakraborty Lab at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. The role involves supporting chromatin biology research, performing laboratory procedures, and assisting with data analyses under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's or advanced degree in biology or a related field, with laboratory experience and a willingness to work 8:00am–4:30pm. This position offers growth within a leading health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment.
• OR Associate's Degree in a laboratory science field with 1 year of experience.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in biology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory techniques procedures required for experimental studies.
• Perform technical lab duties as delegated by the Research Staff Supervisor related to the assigned project.
• Schedule and perform the various analyses needed to complete the project.
• Assist with establishing and scheduling of various procedures and analysis.
• Prepare reagents and purify chemicals using chromatography, distillation, etc.
• Identify, separate and quantify various substances.
• Conduct tests and procedures utilizing various laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Accumulate data from analyses, prepare charts, graphs, statistical tables for presentation to Research Staff Supervisor for final analysis and preparation for publication, grant proposals and applications for research funds.
• Potentially order laboratory supplies and equipment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Chromatography

Distillation

Job description

About us

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Job Title

Research Technician II - Chakraborty Lab

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

LRI Center for Immunotherapy and ImmunoOncology-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code

D99981

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Chakraborty lab studies chromatin biology in the context of dysregulated activity of oxygen-dependent enzymes, also known as dioxygenases, including the JumonjiC-family histone demethylases (KDMs). The physiological implications of dioxygenase dysfunction are especially relevant in kidney cancer, where these enzymes are frequently mutated, as well as in hypoxic tumors where inadequate oxygen availability can lead to enzyme inactivation. The laboratory's central research focus is to exploit dioxygenase dysfunction and the resulting epigenetic abnormalities to identify targetable vulnerabilities in cancer. As a Research Technician on our team, you will perform laboratory techniques and procedures required for assigned experimental studies, assist with establishing and scheduling analyses, conduct tests using a range of laboratory equipment and instrumentation, and assemble experimental results for review by research staff.

Read more about the Chakraborty lab: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/cancerbiology/chakraborty/#lab-research

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (flexible)

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory techniques procedures required for experimental studies.
• Perform technical lab duties as delegated by the Research Staff Supervisor related to the assigned project.
• Schedule and perform the various analyses needed to complete the project.
• Assist with establishing and scheduling of various procedures and analysis.
• Prepare reagents and purify chemicals using chromatography, distillation, etc.
• Identify, separate and quantify various substances.
• Conduct tests and procedures utilizing various laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Accumulate data from analyses, prepare charts, graphs, statistical tables for presentation to Research Staff Supervisor for final analysis and preparation for publication, grant proposals and applications for research funds.
• Potentially order laboratory supplies and equipment.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment
• OR Associate's Degree in a laboratory science field and one year of experience
• OR Bachelor's Degree

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a biology related field
• Comfortable handling and caring for a mice colony used in research
• Experience with genotyping

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, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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