Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Research Technologist, you will participate in the design, organization, and execution of daily research project activities, supporting study objectives through established laboratory techniques, accurate data collection, and efficient workflow. In this role, you will support epilepsy research with responsibilities that include animal interaction and the processing of human samples. You will maintain the laboratory environment by managing chemicals and biohazard materials, ensuring proper documentation, and assisting with required inspections to uphold safety and compliance standards. **A caregiver in this role works days from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.** 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, including informed consent records, case records, clinical notes and medical reports. + Report and assist with managing protocol deviations, adverse events and other project-related issues. + Be responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of the lab. + Order and purchase supplies, gather information on new equipment and recommend purchases. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + High School Diploma or GED **and** four years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment + **OR** Associate's degree in laboratory science **and** three years of experience + **OR** Bachelor's degree **and** two years of experience + **OR** Master's degree **and** one year of experience Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Comfortable handling small animals in an academic research setting **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. 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.). Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities