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Shared Laboratory Resource Specialist IV
Req#: 351659
Location:
Professional Area: Research and Data
Department: 5356 RES Research Core Services-Research Innov and Educ
Job Code: T98061
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
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Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring completion of assigned research projects and provides daily work oversight as well as executing research activities.
- Oversees service workflow and provides consultation or other support to lab personnel, PIs, and Postdocs in executing procedures.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new services, and other laboratory research functions.
- Guides the shared laboratory resource to ensure consistent, high quality service is conducted for the research community, and responsible for unit's compliance in regard to Institute, sponsor and federal rules and regulations.
- Plans, conducts and evaluates experiments and assays of varying complexity.
- May direct the work of junior employees in conducting experiments and assays.
- Calculates, records, compiles, and reports data. Analyzes and interprets data.
- Provides analysis and insightful interpretations of results.
- Develops new methods or customizes protocols for users. Participates in testing of new protocols and services as appropriate for working area.
- Ensures client billing information is complete and accurate.
- Compiles billing information for documenting usage and billing information into the Core's automated service tracking/billing system.
- Develops cost analyses on services rendered by the Core. Assists in preparing cost quotes on experimental design requested by investigators.
- Ensures that all work is accurately and completing documented.
- Ensures established inventory levels, and notes usage trends so that inventory levels meet client demand. Ensures lab is prepared for service delivery (experimentation).
- Prepares and operates equipment for experiments, assays, measurements, etc.
- Ensures the recommended maintenance on instrumentation and equipment is performed according to manufacturer and Institute guidelines Troubleshoots equipment problems, and mitigates the issues with training and/or repair protocols.
- Recommends equipment improvements and/or new equipment. Assists in the development of usage protocols for new equipment.
- Executes and facilitates delivery of specialized services.
- Abides by all Institute, sponsor and federal rules and regulations.
- Trains or assists in training of technicians and trainees including students.
- Provides training to researchers in instrument and equipment operation.
- Interacts with both Core Staff and clients in the planning and execution of experiments/ core services. Advises Principal Investigators as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field.
- Masters in a relevant scientific field preferred.
- Master's Degree in a scientific-related field may substitute for four years of experience.
- Ten years of directly related experience may substitute for degree requirements.
Languages:
- N/A
Certifications:
- Certification in appropriate field may be required per department or core protocol within one year of hire.
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:
- Six years of experience required. Master's Degree in an appropriate scientific field may substitute for 4 years' experience. Ten years' directly related experience may substitute for all degree requirements.
Physical Requirements:
- May be exposed to hazardous biological, vaporous and odorous materials
- Manual and visual dexterity required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Continuous lifting, standing and walking.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $52,270.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $79,727.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. 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. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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