Research Technician II - Tang Lab (clevelandclinic)

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.      

As Research Technician, you will join Dr. Liu and her team of six in conducting basic and biological genotyping processing (PCR). In this role, you will receive hands-on training and experience alongside your fellow researchers. This position offers an excellent opportunity to explore the Research Career Pathway. To learn more about this lab, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/cardiovascular-metabolic/tang/

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 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  
• 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 mice 
• Familiarity with lab bench procedures and animal husbandry 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences 

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Physical Requirements:

• Working in a stationary position for extended periods
• Operating 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
• Lifting and transporting equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required