Job Abstract

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. 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 Research Technician/Embryologist works in Fertility Clinic and associated research laboratories under the direction of the In Vitro Fertilization Lab Director. This Research supports the Fertility program and increasing pregnancy outcomes. The caregiver in this role will have the opportunity to grow their embryology skills and join the clinical team.

The ideal caregiver is someone who:

• Has their Masters with some lab experience (preferred).

• Has experience with tissue culture techniques and working with microscopes.
• Has extensive experience in cell culture, immunoflourescent or molecular biology techniques (preferred).

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical and research duties in a high-volume in vitro fertilization program.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Biological Science or Biomedical Engineering.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Two years research experience in cell biology or related field.
• Master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology may substitute for some of the experience requirement.

Physical Requirements:

• Strong eye-hand coordination along with manual dexterity.
• High degree of dexterity to produce materials on a PC.
• Normal or corrected vision.
• Extensive sitting and frequent walking.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 25.

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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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