Job Description

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Job Title

Principal Research Technologist

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

RES Cancer Sciences-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code

T26014

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Participates in the design, organization, and performance of daily research project activities.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, performs and monitors daily project protocols.
• Collects, prepares and maintains required research documentation, including informed consent records, case records, clinical notes and medical reports.
• Assists the Principal Investigator in constructing and submitting grant proposals.
• Reports and assists with the management of protocol deviations, adverse events and other project-related issues.
• Safeguards the use of drugs and maintains legal requirements for experimental drug usage as needed.
• Assists with the preparation and delivery of internal/external presentations, conference reports/lectures, and publishing submissions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Master's Degree in Biological Sciences or a Bachelor's Degree plus 15 years of independent research, which includes the ability to perform independent research projects.
• Demonstrated and thorough understanding of research techniques, procedures, protocols and management of the laboratory are essential.
• Ability to direct the work of others. Ph.D.
• Degree may substitute for some experience.

Certifications:

• None required.

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:

• A minimum of ten years of related experience in a research laboratory.

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, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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