Senior Research Technologist - Przybyl Lab

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus is seeking a Research Technologist to join the Laboratory of Dr. Joanna Przybyl. This lab focuses on translational cancer research, developing clinically applicable liquid biopsy testing methods for sarcoma and utilizing multi-omic high-throughput methods to discover new biomarkers and therapies. The selected candidate will be responsible for library preparation for next-generation sequencing, performing functional studies on therapeutic targeting of metabolic pathways in sarcoma models, assisting in result interpretation, and troubleshooting technical issues. This role involves working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High School Diploma and six years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment, which has developed the ability to work independently on a variety of research projects, demonstrated through a thorough understanding of research laboratory techniques and procedures OR Associate's in laboratory science field and five years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment OR Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment OR Master's degree and three years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment
Proficient in innovative design and development techniques, with experience in budget management

Nice To Haves

Expertise in cancer cell culture techniques and genetic manipulation, library construction for next generation sequencing, molecular biology techniques, and molecular studies of patient-derived specimens
Experience in supervising or mentoring junior lab members
Experience in bioinformatics and/or quantitative data analysis
Experience in library construction for next generation sequencing
Experience with Tissue Culture

Responsibilities

Supervise a research lab on a daily basis, including space, equipment, personnel, and project management.
Assist staff investigator with experimental design and planning/developing technical aspects of research projects.
Plan, organize, perform, and monitor daily project protocols.
Collect, prepare, and maintain required research documentation, including informed consent records, case records, clinical notes, and medical reports.
Report and assist with the management of protocol deviations, adverse events, and other project-related issues.
Assist with the preparation and delivery of internal/external presentations, conference reports/lectures, and publishing submissions.
Maintain specimen database for the laboratory projects.
Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research.
Propose new research directions based on new advances discussed in literature.
Perform general maintenance duties of a “wet” lab facility, such as maintenance of stock solutions, inventory, cell lines, and all necessary functions associated with the performed studies.
Other duties as assigned.