Research Technician II - Cancer Biology

Join Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Lerner Research Institute embodies Cleveland Clinic's values of research, innovation and education by conducting leading-edge research that improves the lives of patients today and in the future.

The mission of the Department of Cancer Biology is to build bridges and teams to drive the best ideas in basic and translational cancer biology and developmental therapeutics to achieve breakthrough advances in the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer. As a Research Technician II, you will work with Dr. Brian Rubin to help manage the mouse colony in his laboratory as well as the lab's IBC and IACUC protocols and other compliance work.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Has a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment OR an associate's degree in a laboratory science field and one year of experience in a research or related laboratory environment OR a bachelor's degree.

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.

• Thrives in a team environment.

• Has critical thinking skills and decisive judgement.

As a Research Technician II, you will work in a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. You'll remain professionally challenged as you shape the career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at Cleveland Clinic.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

The idea candidate: participates in the design, organization, and performance of daily research project activities. We are looking for a candidate with adequate cell biology and animal handling experience of two years or more. The candidate should be competent in mammalian cell culture techniques, transfection, or viral transduction to prepare stable cell lines. Animal handling experience is preferable because the candidate is required to generate allograft tumor models through the injection of cancer cells and evaluate drug treatment responses. The candidate will also collect, prepare, and maintain the required research documentation and catalog it in the electronic laboratory notebook. The research technologist will also have basic knowledge of quantitative and statistical methods to analyze the data using programs, such as Excel or Prism. The candidate will be recruited either as a research technologist or senior technologist based on research experience. Our lab is focused on elucidating the mechanisms that facilitate the progression of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE), a rare vascular cancer.

Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory techniques procedures required for experimental studies.

• Performs technical lab duties as delegated by the Research Staff Supervisor related to the assigned project. Schedules and performs the various analysis needed to complete the project.

• Assists with establishing and scheduling of various procedures and analysis.

• Prepares reagents, purifies chemicals using chromatography, distillation, etc., identifies, separates and quantifies various substances.

• Conducts tests and procedures utilizing various laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

• Accumulates data from analyses, prepares 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 orders laboratory supplies and equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological science major or a related field of study for technician level.

• At least two years of experience working in a laboratory.

Languages:

• N/A

Certifications:

• None required

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment..

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.88

Maximum hourly: $28.80

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. 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. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.