Research Technician II - Nicosia Lab

Cleveland Clinic • Auburn, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Center (FRIC) to gain hands-on research experience with the latest, evidence-based and advanced technologies. Here, you will utilize your interest in transforming the healthcare field by investigating lymphomas, infectious diseases, insect-transmitted viruses and more. Come build a rewarding career at one of the top ranked hospital organizations in the world. The Nicosia Lab is dedicated to advancing transplant research by studying how the immune system can be selectively regulated to protect transplanted organs without broadly suppressing immunity. By investigating natural inhibitory immune pathways that act as "brakes" on immune responses, the lab aims to develop innovative strategies to prevent organ rejection while reducing the long-term risks of infection and cancer for transplant recipients. As a Research Technician on our team, you will perform laboratory techniques and procedures required for assigned experimental studies, assist with establishing and scheduling analyses, conduct tests using a range of laboratory equipment and instrumentation, and assemble experimental results for review by research staff. Read more about the Nicosia Lab: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/florida/nicosia/

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological science major or a related field of study
• A minimal amount of applicable experience may be considered to offset up to one year of the college degree requirements
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, techniques, methods and analysis sufficient to perform a variety of research protocols
• Basic knowledge of quantitative and statistical methods
• Up to six months of on-the-job training required to become familiar with laboratory techniques, procedures and research protocols

Nice To Haves

• Prior research experience in a lab

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory techniques procedures required for experimental studies.
• Perform technical lab duties as delegated by the Research Staff Supervisor related to the assigned project.
• Schedule and perform the various analyses needed to complete the project.
• Assist with establishing and scheduling of various procedures and analysis.
• Prepare reagents and purify chemicals using chromatography, distillation, etc.
• Identify, separate and quantify various substances.
• Conduct tests and procedures utilizing various laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Accumulate data from analyses, prepare 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 order laboratory supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
• 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.
• Influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
• Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
• Outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

What This Job Offers

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