Research Technician II - Rao Lab

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

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic is seeking a motivated Research Technician II for Dr. Rao's lab focused on understanding tissue development mechanisms. This role involves a blend of research and administrative tasks, offering training and the chance to explore a rewarding career in healthcare research, with essential contributions to innovative therapeutic interventions.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including dental and vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment.
• Excellent organization and documentation skills.
• Comfortable handling animals.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory techniques and procedures for experimental studies.
• Schedule and perform various analyses.
• Prepare reagents and conduct testing using laboratory equipment.

Skills

Organization

Documentation

Animal Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Laboratory Science

Bachelor’s Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute is among the world’s most advanced eye centers, with experts offering the latest in prevention, diagnostics and treatment options. Come take part in innovating the healthcare industry by becoming a caregiver on our team. Here, you will grow alongside some of the best caregivers and build a lasting, meaningful career.

As Research Technician II, you will join Dr. Rao and her team in understanding how internal timing mechanisms affect tissue development and function. In this role, you will divide your time between research and administrative tasks to support the design of novel therapeutic interventions that can be used to directly manipulate targets. Your efforts are integral to innovative and exciting developments, and you will receive extensive hands-on training and experience. This position offers an excellent opportunity to explore the Research Career Pathway.

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

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform laboratory techniques, procedures and technical lab duties required for experimental studies.
• 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/instrumentation and 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 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 work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree
• Comfortable handling animals
  
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Excellent organization and documentation skills
• Master's Degree
  
  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

If you are interested in learning more about working with Dr. Roa, follow this link for additional information: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/ophthalmic-research/rao/

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.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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