Shared Laboratory Resource Specialist I - Clinical Research Unit

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 Clinical Research Unit (CRU) provides services to support 100–200 active clinical research trials across a variety of medical specialties while working closely with study team members. The lab is uniquely located on a patient floor, providing a close connection to patient care and the caregivers who provide it. As a small team, lab members develop close working relationships while contributing to the success of clinical trials that provide patients and families with hope for their conditions. This is bench‑based work focused on supporting the pre‑analytical activities required for clinical trials. As a Shared Laboratory Resource Specialist I, you will independently perform a variety of laboratory activities with minimal supervision at a moderate level of scientific complexity and serve as a key support resource for operations and research customers. In this role, you will perform established procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintain equipment, complete assigned duties, and participate in special projects as appropriate within the area.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow experimental protocols.
• Work with a more senior mentor for questions, training, or other learning requirements as needed.
• Calculate, compile, and communicate data to Core leadership or internal customers.
• 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 dissemination of basic information to users (e.g., minimum requirements for services, costs, etc.).
• Record work accurately and completely.
• Maintain established laboratory inventories, ordering materials as necessary.
• Prepare and operate equipment for experiments, assays, measurements, etc.
• Assist in performing minor equipment repairs according to manufacturer and Core guidelines.
• Clean and perform general maintenance on equipment according to established protocols.
• Support the execution and facilitation of specialized services.
• Abide by all Institute, sponsor and federal rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a relevant scientific field OR two years of relevant experience.
• Certification in appropriate field may be required per department or core protocol within one year of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or related field (preferred).
• Comfortable handling all types of specimens collected from humans, including COVID‑positive, and chemical hazards.
• Strong interest in research.

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

Pay range: Minimum hourly $20.50 – Maximum hourly $20.50. The pay range displayed reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation will be determined based on work history, experience, skill set and education. The range does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.

Schedule

A caregiver in this position works day/evening/night/weekend shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., with start/end times flexing depending on business needs.