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Shared Laboratory Resource Specialist I - Pre-Clinical Tumor Core

Cleveland Clinic

#Quality Assurance #SOP #Healthcare Research

Quick overview

Support research operations by performing laboratory activities, administering drug treatments, and managing small animal breeding colonies. Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure all work follows established protocols and quality assurance standards.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's degree in a scientific field or two years of relevant experience, with a Bachelor's degree in biological science preferred. Candidates must be comfortable handling small animals and possess strong critical thinking skills.

associate degreebachelor degreeQuality AssuranceInventory ManagementEquipment MaintenanceCritical ThinkingSOP Compliance

Job description

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Job Title Shared Laboratory Resource Specialist I - Pre-Clinical Tumor Core Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department LRI AFC / Res-Research Innov and Educ Job Code D99680 Shift Days Schedule 7:30am-4:00pm Job Summary Job Details 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.
As a Shared Laboratory Resource Specialist I, you will support research operations by independently performing a variety of laboratory activities with minimal supervision at a moderate level of scientific complexity.
In this role, you will work with small research animals, administer drug treatments, perform tumor measurements, and help maintain breeding colonies.
You will follow established procedures and standard operating protocols, maintain laboratory equipment, and complete assigned projects and operational tasks.
Serving as a key resource for research customers, you will contribute to innovative scientific studies while gaining exposure to cutting-edge research that advances scientific discovery and benefits human health.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Read and follow experimental protocols.
As appropriate within assigned working area, work with more senior mentor with any questions, training, or other learning requirements to successfully complete assigned work.
Calculate, compile, and communicate data to the Core leadership or internal customer.
Perform quality assurance on all assigned activities per procedures or SOPs.
Perform intake functions for the laboratory such as logging of samples and service requests, and the dissemination of basic information to users. (i.e., minimum requirements for services, costs, etc.).
Record work accurately and completely.
Maintain established laboratory inventories, ordering materials as necessary.
Prepare and operate equipment for experiments, assays, measurements, etc.
Assist in performing minor equipment repairs, according to manufacturer and Core guidelines.
Clean and perform general maintenance on equipment, according to established protocols.
Support the execution and facilitation of specialized services.
Abids by all Institute, sponsor and federal rules and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Associate’s degree in a relevant scientific field OR two years of relevant experience Certification in appropriate field may be required per department or core protocol within one year of hire Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or related field Comfortable handling small animals in an academic research setting Physical Requirements: May be exposed to hazardous biological, vaporous and odorous materials.
Manual and visual dexterity required.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Continuous lifting, standing and walking.
Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide 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.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an 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.
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