Research Student II Post Baccalaureate - Matsuoka Lab at Cleveland Clinic

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Job Title

• Research Student II Post Baccalaureate
• Matsuoka Lab

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus:

Department

LRI Neurosciences-Research Innov and Educ:

Job Code

C99890

Shift

Days

Schedule

9:00am-5:00pm

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Matsuoka Lab focuses on elucidating the complex genetic mechanisms that drive the development of the mature central nervous system (CNS). Their research investigates how organ growth is coordinated with the formation of blood and lymphatic vascular networks, emphasizing that each organ develops unique vascular patterns essential for its specific function. With a particular focus on the CNS, the lab aims to identify the key genetic and molecular determinants that regulate organ-specific specialization of blood and lymphatic vessels. As a Research Student II Post Baccalaureate, you will work closely with research personnel and actively participate in a structured learning experience in laboratory or clinical research settings. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, data collection and analysis, and other related skills, providing valuable exposure to careers in biomedical and clinical research.

Read more about the Matsuoka Lab: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/neurosciences/matsuoka/

A caregiver in this role works days from 9: 00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Learn laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects in a laboratory or clinical setting.

• Learn how to record and analyze data related to research experiments or data sets.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Undergraduate degree

• May be accepted/enrolled in an accredited college or university as a medical student, MA/MS student or other graduate program students (EXCLUDES students in a PhD program)

• This position is NOT applicable to anyone who has completed all requirements for master’s or other advanced degrees

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Previous clinical research or research laboratory experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• Ability to distinguish color.

• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment.

• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds.

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

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.

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