Research Student II Post Baccalaureate - Kim Lab

Cleveland Clinic

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Student II Post Baccalaureate works closely with research personnel and participates actively in a structured learning experience in a laboratory or clinical research setting. The position provides hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, clinical settings, data collection and analysis, and related skills to explore careers in biomedical and/or clinical research. The student begins learning laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects and how to record and analyze data, with minimal supervision. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires an undergraduate degree. The candidate may be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university as a medical student, MA/MS student, or other graduate-program student, but PhD students are excluded. Candidates who have completed all requirements for a master’s or other advanced degree are not eligible. Candidates who have already completed a master’s degree require approval from the HR Director and Associate Chief of Research Training. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. No work experience is required, though previous clinical research or laboratory experience is often preferred. The work schedule is days, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Physical requirements include remaining stationary for extended periods, using a computer and office equipment, communicating and exchanging accurate information, distinguishing colors, handling specimens and repairing equipment with manual dexterity, and lifting or transporting equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds. The role may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, or radioactive materials. Standard precautions and required personal protective equipment must be followed.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required.
• May be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university as a medical student, MA/MS student, or other graduate-program student; students in PhD programs are excluded.
• Not eligible for candidates who have completed all requirements for a master’s or other advanced degree.
• Approval of the HR Director and Associate Chief of Research Training is required for candidates who have already completed a master’s degree.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods; operate a computer and office equipment; communicate and exchange accurate information; distinguish color; handle specimens and repair equipment; and lift or transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Follow standard precautions and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical research or research laboratory experience is often preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects in a laboratory or clinical setting, with minimal supervision.
• Learn to record and analyze data related to research experiments or other data sets, with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level