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Research Technologist – Immunotherapy & Immuno-Oncology 

Cleveland, OH, US


req#: 278922
Location: Cleveland, OH

Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus,

Professional Area: Research and Data

Department: 4879 LRI Center for Immunotherapy and ImmunoOncology-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code: D99958

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Research Technologist – Immunotherapy & Immuno-Oncology 

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 Center for Immunotherapy & Precision Immuno-Oncology (CITI) is a state-of-the-art center dedicated to immunotherapy research, discovery and developmental therapeutics, with the ultimate goal to make precision immuno-oncology available for every patient. 

The Melenhorst lab is looking for a research technologist to join our team! Research in the Melenhorst lab is focused on T cell immuno-oncology with the aim of developing effective cell therapies for various cancer types. We are looking for a technologist to help support the daily operations of the lab and contribute to various ongoing experiments.

A caregiver in this position works 9:00am – 5:30pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Participate in daily research project activities. 

  • Plan, organize, perform and monitor daily project protocols.  

  • Collect, prepare and maintain required research documentation   

  • Be responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of the lab.  

  • Contribute to the optimization of protocols, gather information on new equipment and recommend purchases.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High school diploma or GED.  

  • Four years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment OR an associate’s degree and three years of experience OR a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience OR a master’s degree and one year of experience.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • Bachelor’s degree with undergraduate lab experience.  

  • Lab experience (cell culture, primary cell isolation, flow cytometry)
  • In vivo experience (animal handling)

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $20.77

Maximum hourly: $31.68

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

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 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.
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Angela