Research Technician II - Fawzi Lab

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is seeking a Research Technician to support studies on the molecular mechanisms regulating angiogenesis to fibrovascular proliferation in ischemic retinopathies. You will perform laboratory procedures, assist with analyses, and compile results for review by the Research Staff Supervisor.

The role requires handling lab animals, preparing reagents, and coordinating analyses within a dedicated ophthalmic research team. Morning to early evening shifts apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two years in a research or lab environment.
• OR Associate’s Degree in a laboratory science field with one year of experience.
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Comfortable handling small animals in an academic research setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory techniques and procedures required for experimental studies.
• Schedule and perform analyses needed to complete the project.
• Assist with establishing and scheduling procedures and analyses.
• Prepare reagents and purify chemicals using chromatography and distillation.
• Identify, separate and quantify various substances.
• Conduct tests and procedures utilizing laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Accumulate data from analyses, prepare charts, graphs and tables for review and publication.
• Potentially order laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in a laboratory science

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Chromatography

Distillation

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. 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 lab studies the molecular mechanisms that regulate the transition of angiogenesis to fibrovascular proliferation in ischemic retinopathies. Fibrovascular proliferation leads to scar tissue formation which is the main cause of blindness in ischemic retinopathies. With the use of preclinical mouse models of ischemic retinopathies including limited hyperoxia induced proliferative retinopathy (LHIPR) and oxygen induced retinopathy (OIR) and mouse genetic tools, we aim to identify potential therapeutic targets to pause and potentially reverse the processes critical to the transition from angiogenesis to fibrosis. 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 Fawzi Lab: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/ophthalmic-research/fawzi/

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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
• Comfortable handling small animals in an academic research setting

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience in handling animals

Physical Requirements:

• Normal physical requirements include good near visual acuity and color acuity.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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. 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.).