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.
Innovative and groundbreaking discoveries happen every day at Cleveland Clinic. Each member of our team contributes to our mission of caring for life, researching health and educating those who serve. As a Shared Laboratory Research Assistant, you will support operations and research customers across the Lerner Research Institute. Key responsibilities include collecting, processing, and preparing glassware for sterilization, as well as re-stocking sterile glassware to ensure researchers have the tools needed to carry out their work. This role is essential in maintaining efficient laboratory operations and supporting the success of research activities. This position is an excellent entry into Research within an exciting, ever-evolving healthcare setting.
This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days between 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., typically 2–3 days per week based on workload.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform various procedures or SOPs to carefully operate and conduct maintenance of core equipment.
Notify senior personnel or a supervisor of equipment malfunction or other issues that need immediate attention.
Perform quality assurance on all assigned activities per procedures or SOPs.
Assist with collecting, receiving, processing, transporting, or storing supplies from various labs.
Receive/answer and process departmental communications through iLab ordering system, email, phone and/or voicemail or other method.
Perform appropriate cleaning procedures for specific areas and maintain adequate stock of supplies as needed.
Complete three months of on-the-job training to learn department laboratory procedures, instrumentation and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Physical Requirements:
Ability to transport equipment and/or animals weighing up to 75 pounds
Ability to understand and follow detailed scientific or medical instructions given by investigators and/or veterinarians
Ability to work in an environment of unpleasant odors and sights
Subject to animal bites and scratches
May be required to work with biological, chemical and radiation hazards after proper training.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $17.50
Maximum hourly: $17.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
