Senior Research Technologist - Zidar Lab

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Job Title

Senior Research Technologist NE - Zidar Lab

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

RES Heart Blood and Kidney Research-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code

D99762

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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 Zidar Lab investigates the intersection of immune pathways and cardiovascular disease, exploring how immune system dysregulation, inflammation and chronic or infectious conditions, such as HIV, COVID-19 and metabolic stimuli, impact heart and blood vessel health. As a Senior Research Technologist, you will oversee daily laboratory operations, including space, equipment, personnel and project management. In this role, you will process blood samples, perform immunoassays and analyze and organize research data to support efforts to characterize immune function and improve methods of cardiovascular disease prevention.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Supervise daily research laboratory operations, including laboratory space, equipment, personnel and project management.
• Assist staff investigators with experimental design and planning and development of technical aspects of research projects.
• Plan, organize, perform and monitor daily project protocols.
• Collect, prepare and maintain required research documentation, including informed consent records, case records, clinical notes and medical reports.
• Report and assist with the management of protocol deviations, adverse events and other project-related issues.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of internal and external presentations, conference reports, lectures and publication submissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma and six years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment, which has developed the ability to work independently on a variety of research projects, demonstrated through a thorough understanding of research laboratory techniques and procedures 
• OR Associate's in laboratory science field and five years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment
• OR Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment
• OR Master's degree and three years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment
• Proficient in innovative design and development techniques, with experience in budget management

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Significant experience in managing a lab and human samples

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 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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