Research Technician II - Lathia Lab
Cleveland Clinic
- USA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs laboratory techniques and procedures required for experimental studies projects.
- Assists with establishing and scheduling various procedures and analyses.
- Conducts tests and procedures utilizing various laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Assembles experimental results for review by various staff.
- Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Has at least 2 years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
- Thrives in a team environment.
- Has critical thinking skills and decisive judgement.
- 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.
- High School Diploma Required. Associate’s degree in laboratory science field may offset one year of the work experience requirement. Bachelor's degree may offset two years of the work experience requirement.
- N/A
- None required
- 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.
- Minimum of two years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment..
- 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.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.