Research Student II - Runge Lab

Cleveland Clinic

16h • Onsite

About The Position

While working closely with research personnel, participates actively in a structured learning experience in the laboratory or clinical research setting. Gains hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, clinical settings, data collection and analysis and/or other related skills to explore careers in biomedical and/or clinical research.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required.
• May be accepted/enrolled in an accredited college or university as a medical student, MA/MS student or other graduate program student. (EXCLUDES students in a PhD program)
• This position is not applicable to anyone who has completed all requirements for master’s or other advanced degree.
• Approval of the HR Director and Associate Chief of Research Training is required for candidates that have already completed a master's degree.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• 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.
• None required.
• 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, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.
• Follows standard precautions using personal equipment required.

Nice To Haves

• Students with previous clinical research or research laboratory experience are often preferred.

Responsibilities

• Student will begin learning laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects in the laboratory or clinical setting with minimal supervision.
• Student will begin learning how to record and analyze data related to research experiments or other data sets with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
• Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
• U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
• Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
• Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level