Research Technician II - Trapp Lab

Cleveland Clinic

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Trapp Lab studies the cellular and molecular mechanisms of myelin formation, glial cell development, and axonal health in the central and peripheral nervous systems. The lab investigates how myelin is damaged in diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and other inherited myelin disorders, while exploring regenerative strategies using progenitor cells to repair damaged myelin. This research aims to improve understanding of neurological disease and develop new treatments to reduce disability and improve patient outcomes. 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 Trapp Lab: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/neurosciences/trapp/#lab-research

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment OR Associate’s Degree in a laboratory science field and one year of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree

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.

What This Job Offers

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