Research Technician II - Silver 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. 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 Silver Lab focuses on improving the lives of head and neck cancer patients through translational research while training the next generation of physician-scientists and scientists. The lab uses preclinical models and patient tissue samples to advance the scientific understanding of head and neck cancer and explore novel approaches to reprogram the tumor immune microenvironment for therapeutic benefit. Research areas include RNA nanovaccines for head and neck cancer, comparative oncology and feline oral cancer immunotherapy clinical trials, as well as the oral microbiome and tumor immune microenvironment.

Learn more about the Silver Lab: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/cancer-sciences/silver/

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assemble experimental results for review by research staff.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and two years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment
• OR Associate’s degree in laboratory science field and one year of experience in a research or related laboratory environment
• OR Bachelor's degree

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.

Qualifications

• Prior research experience (preferred)

Pay

Pay Range: Minimum hourly $18.88 – Maximum hourly $28.80

Schedule

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (flexible start/end times)