Research Technician II - Davalos Lab

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic seeks a Research Technician II for the Davalos Lab, focusing on advanced imaging research in neuroscience. Responsibilities include lab techniques, mouse colony management, and data analysis. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2 years of lab experience preferred.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Continuous support and training

Qualifications

• Minimum commitment of 2-3 years preferred.
• Experience in a research lab preferred.
• Training and supervision provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory techniques and procedures required for experimental studies.
• Assist with mouse colony maintenance and genotyping.
• Prepare reagents and conduct testing using lab equipment.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Mouse handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in laboratory science

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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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 country. 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.

The lab of Dr. Dimitrios Davalos at the Department of Neurosciences of the Lerner Research Institute of Cleveland Clinic is looking to hire a Research Technician or Research Technologist to work in a highly interactive and diverse research lab. This is a position in a neuroscience laboratory with a focus on advanced imaging research using mouse models of multiple sclerosis, stroke, brain tumor, alcohol abuse, and other neurological diseases. The successful candidate will assist with mouse colony maintenance and genotyping, general lab duties, protocol and compliance responsibilities, and will be proactively involved in assigned research projects. Although prior experience in a research lab is highly preferred, training and supervision will be provided. The skills and experience acquired from this position could provide excellent background for pursuing medical or graduate school or a successful career in a research technologist track. A minimum commitment of 2-3 years is strongly preferred.

For more information about the lab’s research please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/neurosciences/davalos/

A caregiver in this position works 8:30AM – 5:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform laboratory techniques and procedures required for experimental studies.
• Perform technical lab duties.
• Schedule and perform various analyses.
• Assist with establishing and scheduling various procedures and analyses.
• Prepare reagents, purify chemicals, and identify, separate and quantify various substances.
• Conduct testing and procedures utilizing laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Accumulate data from analyses.
• Prepare charts, graphs, statistical tables, publications, grant proposals and applications for research forms.
  
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment OR an associate’s degree in a laboratory science field and 1 year of work experience OR a bachelor’s degree.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in neuroscience, immunology, vascular biology, molecular or cellular biology, or related biomedical research laboratory preferred
• Experience in handling mouse colony or using advanced microscopy equipment also preferred, but not essential.
• Master's degree and one or more years of prior research exposure to the fields of neuroscience, immunology, vascular biology, molecular or cellular biology or related field is preferred
  
  

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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.
  
  

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Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.88

Maximum hourly: $28.80

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. 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. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

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