Research Technician II - Matsuoka Lab 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. Our research aims to reveal the complex molecular logic responsible for vascularization and barrier integrity in the central nervous system. **A caregiver in this position works 8:30am-5:00pm.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Perform laboratory techniques and procedures required for experimental studies. + Perform technical lab duties. + Schedule and perform various analyses. + Assist with establishing and scheduling various procedures and analyses. + Prepare reagents, purify chemicals, and identify, separate and quantify various substances. + Conduct testing and procedures utilizing laboratory equipment and instrumentation. + Accumulate data from analyses. + Prepare charts, graphs, statistical tables, publications, grant proposals and applications for research forms. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + High school diploma or GED. + 2 years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment OR an associate's degree in a laboratory science field and 1 year of work experience OR a bachelor's degree. 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: $18.88 Maximum hourly: $28.80 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. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities