Shared Laboratory Resource Specialist II - CCBioRepository

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Shared Laboratory Resources Specialist to support the BioRepository for the Neuro Institute Brain Study. You will recruit participants, collect and process blood samples, and ensure specimens are handled per SOPs. Training others on SOPs and equipment use is also part of the role.

You will work 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., rotating between Main Campus and CC Administrative Campus, contributing to high-quality clinical research and patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a relevant scientific field, with two years of lab experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Four years of directly related laboratory experience.
• Certification in appropriate field within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and manage biological samples for the Neuro Institute Brain Study.
• Recruit study participants and ensure specimens follow established SOPs.
• Train team members on SOPs and equipment use.
• Perform quality assurance and communicate results to leadership.
• Maintain laboratory inventories and prepare/operate equipment.
• Support daily operations and assist with core laboratory activities.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Sample handling

SOP adherence

Data communication

Education

Associate's Degree in a relevant scientific field

Bachelor's Degree

Four years of directly related experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Shared Laboratory Resources Specialist, you will support the daily operations of the BioRepository by collecting, processing, and managing biological samples for the Neuro Institute Brain Study. In this role, you will recruit study participants, collect and process blood samples, and ensure specimens are handled according to established protocols. In addition, you will perform a variety of laboratory activities, train team members on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment use and help maintain laboratory operations. Your work plays a vital role in advancing clinical research and supporting studies that bring hope to patients and families through future treatments.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and will float between Main Campus and CC Administrative Campus.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Demonstrate a consistent understanding of protocols and guiding principles and apply the protocols to experiments.
• Conduct, evaluate experiments, assay and/or perform other laboratory activities.
• Work with more senior mentors to learn and train in higher complex activities, as needed.
• Calculate, compile and communicate results to the leadership or internal customer.
• Perform quality assurance on all assigned activities per procedures or SOPs.
• Perform intake functions for the laboratory, such as logging of samples and service requests, and the dissemination of basic information to users (i.e., minimum requirements for services, costs, etc.).
• Maintain established laboratory inventories, ordering materials as necessary.
• Prepare and operate equipment for experiments, assays, measurements, etc.
• Perform maintenance and minor equipment repairs, according to manufacturer and Core guidelines.
• Clean and perform general maintenance on equipment, according to established protocols.
• Execute and facilitate delivery of specialized services.
• Interact with primarily with Core personnel but may have increasing interaction with Core users.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's Degree in a relevant scientific field and two years of experience
• OR Bachelor's Degree
• OR four years of directly related experience
• Certification in appropriate field per department or core protocol within one year of hire
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Sample handling experience
  

Physical Requirements:

• May be exposed to hazardous biological, vaporous and odorous materials
• Manual and visual dexterity required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Continuous lifting, standing and walking.
  

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
  

Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $20.77
Maximum hourly: $31.68
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.).