Research Student II Post Baccalaureate - Matsuoka Lab

About the Role

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. The Matsuoka Lab focuses on elucidating the complex genetic mechanisms that drive the development of the mature central nervous system (CNS). Their research investigates how organ growth is coordinated with the formation of blood and lymphatic vascular networks, emphasizing that each organ develops unique vascular patterns essential for its specific function. With a particular focus on the CNS, the lab aims to identify the key genetic and molecular determinants that regulate organ-specific specialization of blood and lymphatic vessels.

As a Research Student II Post Baccalaureate, you will work closely with research personnel and actively participate in a structured learning experience in laboratory or clinical research settings. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, data collection and analysis, and other related skills, providing valuable exposure to careers in biomedical and clinical research.

Read more about the Matsuoka Lab.

Responsibilities

• Learn laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects in a laboratory or clinical setting.
• Learn how to record and analyze data related to research experiments or data sets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree.
• May be accepted/enrolled in an accredited college or university as a medical student, MA/MS student, or other graduate program students (excludes students in a PhD program).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical research or research laboratory experience.

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, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Pay range minimum hourly: $15.00. Maximum hourly: $150.00. The pay range displayed 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 does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Schedule

A caregiver in this role works days from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.