Job Abstract

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Lerner Research Institute embodies Cleveland Clinic’s values of research, innovation and education by conducting leading-edge research that improves the lives of patients today and in the future. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career. 

The Michelle Longworth Lab studies how changes to DNA organization in a cell’s nucleus impacts development and disease. As a Research Student, you will work closely with research personnel and actively participate in a structured learning experience in a laboratory or clinical research setting. You’ll quickly gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, clinical settings, data collection and analysis as well as other related skills to explore careers in biomedical and clinical research.  

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:  
• Has been accepted or is enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student. 
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.  
• Is eager to learn and receive feedback. 
• Has decisive judgement and excellent critical thinking skills.  

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:

• Under direct supervision, student may conduct research in the laboratories and/or clinical setting
• Under direct supervision, student may perform data collection and analysis.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be accepted/enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student.
• This position is NOT applicable to anyone who has completed all requirements for an undergraduate degree/diploma.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Languages:

Certifications:

• NA

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• None required.
• Students with previous research laboratory experience are often preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal physical requirements include good near visual acuity and color acuity.

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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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities