Research
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Research Assistant 3, Pharmacology (Job 8910), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 11/20/09Working under limited supervision, carry out complex research assignments of a non-routine nature. The research assignment is to elucidate the role of carotenoids and retinoids in health and disease using different mouse and cell culture models.
• Coordinate lab activities. Manage inventory and procurement of research supplies. Maintain laboratory records, safety manuals and protocols. Maintain research equipment facilities within the laboratory and department.
• Maintain mouse and Drosophila colonies. Manage the breeding and crossing of transgenic mice and dissection of mice tissue.
• Perform complex experiments including but not limited to DNA cloning, PCR based mutagenesis, microscopic techniques, bacterial and mammalian cell expression, SDS-PAGE. Immunocytochemistry, Western blot analysis, maintenance of transgentic mouse and Drosophila strains and mammalian cell cultures.
• Evaluate adequacy of techniques; study and test new procedures and analyses.
• Instruct research personnel and graduate students in appropriate use of facilities.REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3 to 5 years laboratory experience is required.Education/Licensing
Bachelor's degree required.Essential Skills
• Demonstrated an ability to work independently and manage a laboratory.
• Must be a responsible, careful, patient and collegial laboratory worker who has the ability to pay close attention to detail.Technical Skills
• Experience with biochemical, molecular biological, microscopy, immnocytochemistry, and cell biological techniques.
• Experience maintaining mouse and Drosophila colonies, breeding and crossing of transgenic mice and dissection of mice tissue.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Image Analyst, Ophthalmology (Job 8905), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 11/20/09
Working under moderate supervision, performs readings of ophthalmic images for multi-center clinical trials using image analysis software and image standards.
• Read study images according to reading procedures set forth in the REDIARC/SMRC Manual of Operations
• Provide standardized, reproducible measurements of clinical ophthalmic findings
• Assess quality of all images read
• Regularly perform image reading for quality assurance purposes
• Perform data entry of study data as neededREQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor's degree required.Experience
0 to 3 months related experience required. Some digital image analysis experience (preferred)Essential skills
• Basic research skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to integrate research findingsTechnical skills
Computer skills — data input and word processingExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Image Analyst, Ophthalmology (Job 8904), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 11/20/09
Working under moderate supervision, performs readings of ophthalmic images for multi-center clinical trials using image analysis software and image standards.
• Read study images according to reading procedures set forth in the REDIARC/SMRC Manual of Operations
• Provide standardized, reproducible measurements of clinical ophthalmic findings
• Assess quality of all images read
• Regularly perform image reading for quality assurance purposes
• Perform data entry of study data as neededREQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor's degree required.Experience
0 to 3 months related experience required. Some digital image analysis experience (preferred)Essential skills
• Basic research skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to integrate research findingsTechnical skills
Computer skills — data input and word processingExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Infectious Diseases (Job 8901), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/19/09Working under general supervision, plan and carry out NIH-funded research projects involving expression of cytokines during TB and HIV-TB. Responsibilities include ensuring that all laboratory equipment is maintained and that supplies are adequately stocked, and developing assays/lab procedures as required. Perform assays for quantifying cytokines at PCR level; perform Western blot, immunoassays and magnetic cell separation.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years experience in laboratory settingEducation
Bachelor's degree in biologyEssential Skills
• Excellent communication skills - must be sensitive to cultural differences
• Efficiency and timeliness in the development state-of-the-art assaysTechnical Skills
• Preparation of mononuclear cells
• Immunoassays, ELISA
• Immunostaining and FACS analysis
• Western blots and immunoprecipitation
• Quantification of RNA expression by RT-PCR (MIMIC) assay
• Cell culture
• Computer skills - both IBM and Macintosh used in laboratoryExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Project Coordinator/Research Assistant 4, Family Medicine (Job 8900), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 11/19/09
Working with a high degree of independence and under general direction, the Project Coordinator will oversee and manage the day-to-day implementation of a multicenter study that is currently occurring at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). The study purpose is to investigate the appraisal and delay in diagnosis of colon cancer in patients representing various demographic characteristics. The Project Coordinator will plan for, deliver, document and observe progress of physician and patient subjects enrolled in the research study according to the Principal Investigator’s orders and study protocol and in compliance with good clinical practice standards. Coordinates and recruits primary care physicians into the study. Collaborates with the Mt. Sinai Skills and Simulation Center to assist with training. Creates and maintains working relationships with the primary care practices’ management and office team. Works with primary care practice management to set-up patient visits, physician reimbursement, and patient visit payment. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of study visits and notifies Institutional Review Board (IRB) of deviations or violations from study protocol. Notifies IRB of adverse events in accordance with time frame established by IRB. Updates VCU on the progression of the study and ensures study protocol implementation that mimics VCU’s study protocol implementation.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
• Five to eight years experience in research or in healthcare related field/industry
• Experience interacting with clinicians in a healthcare setting
• Familiarity with HIPPA regulations
• Knowledge of healthcare setting organizationEducation/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in field relating to healthcareEssential skills
• Good organization and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsTechnical skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers, various software, and database applications
• Experience using SPSS and Access
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2007 Suite Software
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.eduInternal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Dermatology (Job 8897), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 11/18/09The person in this position should be able to work under moderate supervision and will perform mycology laboratory procedures for research. This person will perform culture and direct examinations on a variety of samples. The person will also be trained in the preparation of several media types and other laboratory solutions using aseptic techniques.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 – 3 months of related experience required.Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in science required.Essential skills
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.Technical skills
Ability to operate laboratory equipment.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Hematology/Oncology (Job 8893), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/18/09
Working under general supervision with some knowledge of standard molecular biological techniques such as Southern, Northern and Western blots, PCR, tissue culture, histology techniques including immunohistochemistry of tumor sections, and small animal handling, the Research Assistant 2 will be responsible for conducting the experiments from inception to completion. Work will take place in a molecular biology translational research laboratory, the focus of which is on lung cancer biology, cell signaling mechanism, and molecular targeted therapeutics. Assist postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and more senior research assistants.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of related experience required.Education/Licensing
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field of biomedicine.Essential Skills
• Demonstrate analytical ability and be able to solve problems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a pleasant demeanor, timeliness.
• Ability to put forth a concentrated effort, attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a team.Technical Skills
Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques- such as Western, Northern, Southern blotting, tissue culture, PCR, real-time PCR, animal handling desirable.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Pharmacology (Job 8892), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/18/09
Working under general supervision, the research assistant 2 will carry out experiments utilizing various molecular and cell biological approaches as well as studies using various mouse models. He/she will keep meticulous notes, and will work closely with the principal investigator. The Research Assistant 2 will also participate in laboratory maintenance chores. The objective of this position is to efficiently perform laboratory investigations and to provide technical and organization support necessary for the productive and smooth operation of a research laboratory. The objectives of the research projects in this laboratory are to understand the molecular, cellular and physiological basis of the vitamin D endocrine system and gene regulation in various skin and skeletal models. This work will provide the basis for a better understanding of the role of the vitamin D endocrine system in health and disease.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of related experienceEducation
B.Sc. degree in chemistry, biology, or related subject.Essential Skills
• Requires good organizational skills; ability to manage time effectively;
• Prefer ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Should be able to function independently for 1 week at a time without oversight.
• Should be able to interpret data from individual experiments, and contribute to discussions of the interpretation of larger sets of experiments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and modify experimental protocols as needed, if necessary without supervisory input.Technical Skills
• Basic computer skills for data entry and statistical evaluation;
• Computer skills (graphics and presentations, Internet).External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Neurosciences (Job 8890), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/17/09Working under general supervision, plan and carry out project in accordance with general plans. The research project is focused on the role of neural cells during development and in a variety of injury conditions. Specifically the laboratory studies the mechanisms that regulate the development of astrocytes and oligodendrocytes in the developing nervous system, and how these factors can be utilized to enhance or inhibit repair in conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, CNS tumors and ischemic insults. The research assistant will perform small animal surgeries including laminectomies and perfusions, as well as, analyze tissue samples resulting from the surgeries using basic histological techniques. The individual will maintain the surgical suite, equipment and supplies. Additionally, the individual will be expected to maintain colonies of rodents in the animal housing facility.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Minimum 1 to 3 years in a lab setting. Experience in animal handling and/or animal surgery is preferred.Education/Licensing
Bachelor’s degree in science required. Master’s degree in science is preferred. Understanding of neuroscience, developmental biology or molecular biology preferred.Essential Skills
• Mastery of written and spoken English.
• Basic math skills and ability to work with others.Technical Skills
• Most techniques will be taught within the lab, however, a basic knowledge of histological techniques, animal handling and/or animal surgery is preferred.
• Understanding and experience of computer graphics such asExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Radiation Oncology (Job 8878), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/10/09Working under general supervision, plan and carry out project in accordance with general plans. The project is focused on cancer cell biology and radiation research to include experiments on renal cancer models and maintaining rodent colonies.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of related experience required.Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences required.Essential skills
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within cell biology.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Highly organized with careful laboratory notebook skills
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and be a team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to scientific detailTechnical skills
• Comfort with multiple operating systems; standard office software, familiarity with statistics and data analysis
• General laboratory skills; ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• Cell culture skills including derivation and maintenance of primary cells
• Basic molecular biology skills (RNA, DNA isolation from cells and tissues, PCR, quantitative real time PCR, Western, Cloning, etc.)
• Rodent husbandry, breeding, genotypingExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, Ophthalmology (Job 8879), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 11/10/09
Working under limited supervision, manage the Molecular Biology Core laboratory of the Visual Sciences Research Center. Implements, performs, and troubleshoots all genotyping protocols. Carry out molecular biology experiments and interact with all the laboratories in the visual sciences research center.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3 to 5 years laboratory experience.Education
BA/BS in biology, molecular biology or related field required.Essential Skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision by the laboratory director;
• Plan and carry out experiments with general plans;
• Work as a team member as part of one or more large projects;
• Develop and improve techniques, project methods and experimental procedures;
• Capable of collecting, organizing and analyzing data;
• Understanding of safety regulations (e.g. chemical and biohazardous materials);Technical Skills
• Capable of using library resources, including data bases and searches.
• Experience with digital photography would be helpful.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Pediatrics (Job 8877), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 11/10/09
This position will work under moderate supervision and will assist in carrying out experiments and collecting data in Horvitz Tower. The position involves characterizing neurotransmitters and their receptors involved in modulating respiratory and cardiovascular functions induced by chronic intermittent hypoxia in neonatal and adult rat model.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 months experience in a lab settingEducation/Licensing
Bachelor’s degree in biology or related fieldEssential skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to work independently and work well with others
• Hard-working, reliable and flexible
• Good verbal/written communications skillsTechnical Skills
• Immunohistochemistry
• In vivo physiological procedures
• Molecular biology
• Proficient with office computer applications
• Willingness to work with ratsExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Bioethics (Job 8876), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/10/09
Term Position currently funded through August 31, 2011
Working under general supervision, plan and carry out project in accordance with general plans. The goals of this study are to examine beliefs and experiences that influence understanding of genomic research and its application to health disparities among underserved and minority populations in Cleveland, Ohio, to identify barriers to genomics research relevant to health disparities, and to develop innovative approaches for addressing these barriers through collaborative community-based partnerships. All of these goals will be accomplished by utilizing existing local, regional, and national collaborative partnerships. This position is critical to the success of the project. This position will be responsible for the data collection activities of project, including recruitment of focus group and interview participants, preparation of paperwork for payment of participant incentives, conducting focus groups and interviews, data entry, and interview coding. This position will include extensive training in conducting focus groups, interviews, and other research methods.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of research experience and/or comparable community experience.Education/Licensing
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license requiredEssential Skills
• Excellent organization;
• Interviewing experienceTechnical Skills
• Computer expertise;
• Data entry experience preferredExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Bioethics (Job 8875), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/10/09
Term Position currently funded through August 31, 2011
Working under general supervision, plan and carry out project in accordance with general plans. The goals of this study are to examine beliefs and experiences that influence understanding of genomic research and its application to health disparities among underserved and minority populations in Cleveland, Ohio, to identify barriers to genomics research relevant to health disparities, and to develop innovative approaches for addressing these barriers through collaborative community-based partnerships. All of these goals will be accomplished by utilizing existing local, regional, and national collaborative partnerships. This position is critical to the success of the project. This position will be responsible for the data collection activities of project, including recruitment of focus group and interview participants, preparation of paperwork for payment of participant incentives, conducting focus groups and interviews, data entry, and interview coding. This position will include extensive training in conducting focus groups, interviews, and other research methods.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of research experience and/or comparable community experience.Education/Licensing
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license requiredEssential Skills
• Excellent organization;
• Interviewing experienceTechnical Skills
• Computer expertise;
• Data entry experience preferredExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Bioethics (Job 8874), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/10/09
Term Position currently funded through August 31, 2011
Working under general supervision, plan and carry out project in accordance with general plans. The goals of this study are to examine beliefs and experiences that influence understanding of genomic research and its application to health disparities among underserved and minority populations in Cleveland, Ohio, to identify barriers to genomics research relevant to health disparities, and to develop innovative approaches for addressing these barriers through collaborative community-based partnerships. All of these goals will be accomplished by utilizing existing local, regional, and national collaborative partnerships. This position is critical to the success of the project. This position will be responsible for the data collection activities of project, including recruitment of focus group and interview participants, preparation of paperwork for payment of participant incentives, conducting focus groups and interviews, data entry, and interview coding. This position will include extensive training in conducting focus groups, interviews, and other research methods.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of research experience and/or comparable community experience.Education/Licensing
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license requiredEssential Skills
• Excellent organization;
• Interviewing experienceTechnical Skills
• Computer expertise;
• Data entry experience preferredExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Genetics (Job 8873), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 11/10/09
Working under moderate supervision, perform research on the effects of diet supplementation on mouse models of neural tube defects.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 months experience in mouse genetics, genomics, and developmental biology.Education/Licensing
Bachelor’s degree in science.Essential Skills
• Mouse genetics and mouse handling
• Experience or willingness to learn techniques for studying early embryos in vitro.Technical Skills
• Genomics methods such as PCR and sequencing.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• Electronic record keeping.
• Basic statistics for data analysis.
• Basic computer skills for graphics, tables and reports.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Pathology (Job 8870), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/10/09
Working under general supervision, will perform biomedical research to identify and characterize genes involved in promoting cancer. Responsible for organizing and maintaining laboratory facilities.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of experienceEducation/licensing
Bachelor’s degree required; biology or chemistry degree preferredEssential skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent organization skills required, such as the ability to budget time effectively and work on several projects simultaneously.Technical skills
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and basic molecular biology protocols expected.
• Ability to perform routine molecular biology protocols (tissue culture, inoculating mice with transformed cells, virus production and infection of cells, Western, Northern, Southern blotting, PCR, immunofluorescent microscopy, flow cytometry).
• Must be skilled using computers for data analysis, word processing and literature searches
• Familiarity with working with mice is strongly preferredExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Pathology (Job 8869), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 11/10/09
Working under moderate supervision, will perform biomedical research to identify and characterize genes involved in promoting cancer. Responsible for organizing and maintaining laboratory facilities.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 months of experienceEducation/licensing
Bachelor’s degree required; biology or chemistry degree preferredEssential skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Excellent organization skills required, such as the ability to follow protocols, budget time effectively and work on several projects simultaneously.Technical skills
• Familiarity with sterile protocols expected
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques preferredExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, Pathology (Job 8868), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 11/10/09
Working under limited supervision, will perform biomedical research to identify and characterize genes involved in promoting cancer. Coordinate lab activities i.e. organize and maintain laboratory facilities.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3 to 5 years of experienceEducation/licensing
Bachelor’s degree required; biology or chemistry degree preferredEssential skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent organization skills required, such as the ability to budget time effectively and work on several projects simultaneously.Technical skills
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and basic molecular biology protocols expected.
• Ability to perform complex molecular biology protocols (tissue culture, inoculating mice with transformed cells, virus production and infection of cells, Western, Northern, Southern blotting, PCR, immunofluorescent microscopy, flow cytometry).
• Must be skilled using computers for data analysis, word processing and literature searches
• Familiarity with working with mice is strongly preferredExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Pediatrics (Job 8864), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/10/09
Working under general supervision, plan and carry out the study of pediatric brain tumors as a whole and more specifically medulloblastoma in accordance with general plans. The lab is establishing a pediatric brain tumor banking protocol that will include passage of primary tumor explants in tissue culture and mouse models. The goals of this are to preserve precious tumor samples for future study and establish cell lines whenever possible to model rare central nervous system neoplasms. The study of medulloblastoma involves molecular genetic analysis (primarily gene expression) and manipulation of cell culture and mouse models as well as testing new therapeutics. Currently, we have a model of high risk medulloblastoma that is under study. The research assistant will have multiple roles including lab management, performance of standard molecular biological techniques, tissue culture, and animal experiments and monitoring.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of related experienceEducation/licensing
Bachelor’s degreeEssential skills
• Significant communication skills
• Team player and ability to work among diverse teams
• Maturity and ability to work independently
• Good organizational and lab operation skills, ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to assimilate and integrate background knowledge and new understanding to aid successful completion of new projects
• Ability to coordinate work on several ongoing projectsTechnical skills
• Previous molecular biology and tissue culture experience, ideally in the field of cancer research, required.
• Experience in handling immune-compromised mice and/or maintaining a mouse colony also required.
• Prefer experience with CWRU research ordering and safety systems;
• Reasonable computer skills including word processing, image manipulation, and database management;
• Some experience with biostatistics.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Pediatrics (Job 8863), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 11/10/09
Working under moderate supervision, the research assistant will have multiple roles including lab maintenance, performance of standard molecular biological techniques, tissue culture, and animal experiments. The position entails the study of pediatric brain tumors as a whole and more specifically medulloblastoma. The lab is establishing a pediatric brain tumor banking protocol that will include passage of primary tumor explants in tissue culture and mouse models. The goals of this are to preserve precious tumor samples for future study and establish cell lines whenever possible to model rare central nervous system neoplasms. The study of medulloblastoma involves molecular genetic analysis (primarily gene expression) and manipulation of cell culture and mouse models as well as testing new therapeutics. Currently, we have a model of high risk medulloblastoma that is under study.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 years of related experienceEducation/licensing
Bachelor’s degreeEssential skills
• Significant communication skills
• Team player and ability to work among diverse teams
• Maturity and ability to work independently
• Good organizational and lab operation skills, ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to assimilate and integrate background knowledge and new understanding to aid successful completion of new projects
• Ability to coordinate work on several ongoing projectsTechnical skills
• Previous molecular biology and tissue culture experience, ideally in the field of cancer research, would be preferred
• Experience in handling immunocompromised mice would be a plus, but not requited
• Experience with OX/RU research ordering and safety systems
• Reasonable computer skills including word processing, image manipulation, and database management
• Some experience with biostatisticsExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 4, Molecular Biology and Microbiology (Job 8866), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 11/04/09The successful candidate will, with a high degree of independence and under general direction, assist in the daily operations of a basic biomedical research laboratory, and will participate in a variety of basic research in the area of cell-molecular biology, biochemistry and virology.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
5 to 8 years of related experience requiredEducation/Licensing
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferredEssential Skills
Has knowledge of advanced concepts, practices, and procedures within cell-molecular biology, biochemistry and virologyTechnical Skills
Experience with the following techniques: preparation of plasmid DNA, construction of recombinant DNA, PCR, immunoblotting, mammalian cell culture, gene transfer using retroviral/lentiviral vectors, and flow cytometry.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, Molecular Biology and Microbiology (Job 8860), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 11/03/09The successful candidate will, under limited supervision, assist in the daily operations of a basic biomedical research laboratory, and will participate in a variety of basic research in the area of cell-molecular biology, biochemistry and virology.
• Plan and conduct experiments to supply scientific information as part of laboratory’s project goals; collect and analyze data; maintain equipment and facilities; order equipment, chemicals, and reagents; organize laboratory; tissue culture, radiation safety; train new staff and direct the work of students.
• Carry out complex research assignments of a non-routine nature, utilizing new and innovative research techniques involving a high degree of skill and training.
• Evaluate adequacy of techniques; study, test and analyze new procedures.
• Coordinate lab activities; general laboratory organization.
• Maintain databases.REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3 to 5 years of related experience requiredEducation/Licensing
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferredEssential Skills
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within cell-molecular biology, biochemistry and virologyTechnical Skills
Experience with the following techniques: preparation of plasmid DNA, construction of recombinant DNA, PCR, immunoblotting, mammalian cell culture, gene transfer using retroviral/lentiviral vectors, and flow cytometry.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Gastroenterology (Job 8853), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 11/03/09
Working under moderate supervision, perform research work in medical and related technical areas involving biology and biochemistry skills. The primary responsibility of this position will be the molecular and biochemical analysis of plasma derived from cohorts of HIV-infected individuals, generating data that reflects the presence of microbial translocation and correlate these findings to the degree of intestinal permeability observed. A working knowledge of the biology and biochemistry of the intestinal epithelium in response to HIV infection, as well as a willingness to develop a respectable knowledge of the literature.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 months of biomedical laboratory experience; experience in some specific biological laboratory techniques as outlined under Essential functions is required.Education/licensing
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a biomedical, science is required.Essential skills
Working knowledge of the relevant literature, to obtain the ultimate goal of taking ownership of the project.Technical skills
• General laboratory techniques and safety requirements
• Aseptic (sterile) technique with universal precautions for the maintenance of cultures of human cell lines,
• Careful design, performance, and trouble shooting of scientific experiments; data analysis and interpretationExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Job 8852), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 11/03/09
Working under moderate supervision, provide assistance for National Cancer Institute funded studies that address the decision making of cancer patients who are considering their treatment options. Ongoing projects include: (1) Web-based intervention to help patients overcome barriers to clinical trial participation; and (2) Descriptive study of the impact of high patient expectations of benefit from experimental therapy on subsequent quality of life.
• Participate in development and testing of an internet-based educational intervention to improve patient understanding of clinical trials. This will involve extensive interactions with patients as they are recruited to the study, tracked, and followed.
• Conduct surveys of cancer patients regarding their expectation and quality of life while taking part in clinical trials.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts, grants, and presentations describing these studies.
• Participate in sessions to review data, plan workload, and follow up on specific elements of the projects for which he/she is responsible.REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 years of experience in research is required; some experience in social/behavioral research projects is preferred.Education/Licensing
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Psychology or closely related field).Essential Skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills.Technical Skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and database management programs.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, Gastroenterology (Job 8849), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 11/03/09
Working under limited supervision, carry out complex research assignments of a non-routine nature. Perform mouse modeling, isolation of cells, mouse breading, genotyping. handling knockout mice, and resection experiments along with tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3 to 5 years of related experience required.Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in science.Essential skills
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.Technical skills
Ability to operate laboratory equipmentExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Center for Global Health and Diseases (Job 8842), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/03/09
Working under general supervision plan and carry out project in accordance with general plans. This project is aimed at defining innate immune pathways, including toll-like receptors and RNA helicases involved in host defense against Rift Valley Fever virus. In vivo and in vitro studies with mice, as well as, working with human cells and cell lines are important aspects of the project.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of post-graduate experienceEducation
Bachelor’s degreeEssential skills
Good written and verbal communication skills.Technical skills
• Has experience with pipetting, sterile technique, molecular biology techniques such as PCR, DNA and RNA processing, experience with animal handling and techniques preferable.
• Experience with virology is preferable.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Center for Global Health and Diseases (Job 8841), minimum hourly wage is $12.43 (part-time, 20 hours per week), posted 11/03/09
Working under moderate supervision, this position will support an ongoing research project in the Center for Global Health & Diseases, School of Medicine. Perform research work in medical and related areas.
• Interact with a variety of health care professionals and patients
• Recruit study subjects, obtain informed consent, administer survey
• Perform data entry in web-based database
• Escort patients for blood draw
• Transport blood samples from clinic to laboratory
• Review medical records for relevant study informationREQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 months research experience required in the following areas: recruiting subjects, administering surveys, updating and maintaining databases.Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in social science, public health, health sciences or similar discipline required, master’s degree preferred.Essential skills
• Efficient organization
• Ability to attend to details
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow written procedures and protocols with moderate supervision
• Strong communication skillsTechnical skills
Good computer skills, including database experience, data entry, EndnoteExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Clinical Coordinator, HIV Program Project, Biological Sciences, School of Dental Medicine (Job 8836), minimum annual salary is $33,410, posted 10/26/09This position is critical for the successful and efficient operation of the newly funded program project (PPG) entitled “Oral Mucosal Immunity in Vulnerable HIV Infected Populations”. The mission of the PPG is to identify changes in innate defense mechanisms that increase susceptibility to oral complications following HIV infection. Discovering how this pathology occurs in the mouth may offer the potential for understanding how similar complications arise in other body sites. There are four research projects under the grant.
This position assumes responsibility for the submission of all regulatory documents to the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Biosafety Committee for four principal investigators each with a research project under the auspices of the PPG.
Additional responsibilities include recruiting patient volunteers and assisting with consent form and protocol development, data management for the PPG and contributing to the development of a patient volunteer database.
It is essential that the person filling this role have a good understanding of the clinical trials process as well as the IRB process and general ethical issues around human investigations that may result from planned submissions. The person filling this role is expected to work collaboratively with project PI’s to assist in design and implementation of recruitment and tissue acquisition.REQUIREMENTS
Experience
2-3 years of direct IRB or other clinical trials-related experience. 1-3 years Clinical Database Experience. Strong knowledge of Access and Microsoft office programs.Education
Bachelor’s degree required.Essential skills
• Must have solid organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills. A demonstrated command of verbal and written communications is a must.
• Must work well in a team-orientated environment
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment managing multiple priorities with strict deadlines.
• Timeliness, accuracy and autonomy and intimate knowledge of regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate flexibility in setting priorities during occasions of unusual demands for service
•Technical skills
• Data entry – 50+ wpm
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Access and ExcelExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to gmsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, Neurosciences (Job 8829), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 10/20/09Working under limited supervision, carry out complex studies on regeneration of nerves after injury. Work independently, i.e., without day to day supervision.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3 to 5 years related experience; preferably in a biomedical laboratory strongly preferredEducation/licensing
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or NeuroscienceEssential skills
• Ability to perform surgical, histological, and biochemical procedures with precision,
• Ability to trouble shoot methodological problems.
• Ability to work quite independently.
• Skilled at using computers for data analysis, word processing, and literature searches.
• Able to keep a comprehensive and well organized laboratory notebook.
• Familiarity with working with small animals (i.e., rats and mice).Technical skills
• Use of a light microscope, tissue sectioning,
• Use of standard biochemical equipment such as pipets, performing dilutions,
• Fine motor skills required for animal surgery.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.eduInternal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, Pediatrics (Job 8825), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 10/19/09Term Position currently funded through September 1, 2011
Working under limited supervision, carry out complex research assignments of a non-routine nature. Work on a collaborative team of investigators on a project to understand the role of hypoxia in coronary vessel development using the chicken and mouse animal models. The research assistant 3 will utilize new and innovative research techniques involving a high degree of skill and training.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3 to 5 years of laboratory experience, preferably in molecular biology.Education/Licensing
Bachelor's degreeEssential Skills
• Has knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within molecular biology.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.Technical Skills
• Mouse breeding and genotyping experience.
• High level of computer literacy is required
• Molecular biology especially RNA workexternal candidates: please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
internal candidates: please print and complete the internal promotion/transfer application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Pediatrics (Job 8824), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 10/19/09
Term Position currently funded through September 1, 2011
Working under general supervision, plan and carryout out project in accordance with general plans. Work on a collaborative team of investigators on a project to understand the role of hypoxia in coronary vessel development using the chicken and mouse animal models.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of laboratory experience, Molecular biology experience preferredEducation/Licensing
Bachelor's degreeEssential Skills
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.Technical Skills
• Mouse breeding and genotyping experience.
• High level of computer literacy is required
• Molecular biology especially RNA workExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Clinical Research Facilitator/RA 3, Family Medicine (Job 8819), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 10/19/09
Serves as a research facilitator and liaison between community health care practices, research investigators and leaders of resource groups within the NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC). Collaborates with clinicians and staff members at health care practices to develop and conduct clinical research, quality improvement, and practice enhancement projects. Collects data and supervises data collectors for research and quality improvement projects. Manages research projects.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Three to five years experience required. Candidates should have experience working in a health care setting. Experience implementing clinical research studies is important; experience preparing IRB applications is desirable. To meet immediate needs, candidates who have experience working in primary care, pediatric or community-based oncology practices are preferred.Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in clinical research, a health care field, social sciences, public health or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.Essential skills
• Communicate both verbally and in written form understandably with patients and be able to understand conversations with physicians/providers/co-workers and for the above named groups to understand employee
• Able to read and follow directions in oral and written form
• Ability to compose written reports
• Ability to work with limited supervision and carry out complex routine and non-routine research projects
• Good rapport-building and interpersonal skillsTechnical skills
• Able to work with information systems including but not limited to personal computers, project management software, Excel, Word, e-mail and Internet information retrieval
• Requires basic keyboarding skills and minimum typing speed of 30 wpmExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Clinical Research Facilitator/RA 3, Family Medicine (Job 8818), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 10/19/09
Serves as a research facilitator and liaison between community health care practices, research investigators and leaders of resource groups within the NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC). Collaborates with clinicians and staff members at health care practices to develop and conduct clinical research, quality improvement, and practice enhancement projects. Collects data and supervises data collectors for research and quality improvement projects. Manages research projects.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Three to five years experience required. Candidates should have experience working in a health care setting. Experience implementing clinical research studies is important; experience preparing IRB applications is desirable. To meet immediate needs, candidates who have experience working in primary care, pediatric or community-based oncology practices are preferred.Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in clinical research, a health care field, social sciences, public health or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.Essential skills
• Communicate both verbally and in written form understandably with patients and be able to understand conversations with physicians/providers/co-workers and for the above named groups to understand employee
• Able to read and follow directions in oral and written form
• Ability to compose written reports
• Ability to work with limited supervision and carry out complex routine and non-routine research projects
• Good rapport-building and interpersonal skillsTechnical skills
• Able to work with information systems including but not limited to personal computers, project management software, Excel, Word, e-mail and Internet information retrieval
• Requires basic keyboarding skills and minimum typing speed of 30 wpmExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, Communitry Dentistry (Job 8812), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 10/19/09
Term Position currently funded through August 31, 2011
This longitudinal study addresses the relationship between birth weight and early childhood caries. The person selected for the position will assist the research team with all aspects of study participant recruitment, retention, and data collection.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Three to five years experience in a health related field required. Experience working with children with and without special needs, as well as with adults highly desired. Also, experience working on clinical research projects at all levels including data collection and management would be helpful.Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required; Master’s degree in Social Work preferred. Valid Ohio Driver’s LicenseEssential skills
Excellent communication, social, and interpersonal skillsTechnical skills
Computer skills: spreadsheet and database applicationsExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to gmsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Cardiovascular Medicine (Job 8810), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 10/13/09Working under moderate supervision, perform research work in biomedical, cell and molecular biology involving the use of lab skills. The research projects in the lab investigate the roles of inflammation, transcription factors in vascular injury and macrophage biology.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 months of related experience required.Education/Licensing
Bachelor’s degree required.Essential Skills
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.Technical Skills
Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
Basic biomedical laboratory experience, including animal lines maintenance, genotyping of the animals including performance of PCRExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 4 (Polysomnologist), Center for Clinical Investigation (CCI) (Job 8801), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 10/05/09Term Position currently funded through September, 2011
Working with a high degree of independence and under general direction, oversee the collection of data from four sites in Cleveland, Boston and Baltimore participating in a NIH funded clinical trial comparing oxygen with CPAP therapy for patients with heart disease. The individual will ensure that standardized high quality data are collected from home sleep records, 24 hour blood pressure recordings, and vascular tests performed in a clinical research setting. The individual also will be responsible for scoring all sleep records, following standardized protocols and process the data into formats amenable for digitized analysis. The individual also will edit and process the blood pressure and vascular measures and output from CPAP machines showing what pressures are needed for sleep apnea treatment. S/he will generate final analytical files with these data, summary quality reports, and assist with feedback to data collection technicians on ways to maintain or improve data quality. This individual will also need to identify in a timely manner physiological data that represent clinical problems and require prompt intervention.
Experience in polysomnography is required to assure that excellent quality of signals are captured, even in face of the challenges of monitoring in unattended settings. Must be able to learn new scoring procedures, and strictly follow NIH guidelines for study interpretation and analysis. Must maintain very high levels of scoring reliability. Must understand the technical operation of polysomnographic equipment and sophisticated computers for data acquisition and analysis. Other responsibilities include report generation and interpretation, application of software to identify unusual physiological patterns. Individual will be asked to assist in writing and maintenance of a manual of procedures, and will be required to participate in reliability exercises.
Other responsibilities include formulation of interpretations and recommendations based on evaluation findings, provision of feedback to sites and participants, preparation of written reports, training of research assistants conducting the measurements, and preparation of research reports.
Additional responsibilities include supporting other research staff, interfacing with division members for the purposes of coordination and information sharing, and development of processing systems to enhance efficiency in scheduling patients, data processing, and preparation of written reports. Will interact with technicians located at clinics located at 4 nationally distributed centers, providing technical support, assistance in trouble-shooting sensor application, signals, and data capture.REQUIREMENTS
Experience
5 to 8 years related experience, including at least 2 years in assessment of sleep disorders and polysomnography required.Education/Licensing
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Certified or registered polysomnologist or respiratory therapist degree preferred. A proven long-term track record working successfully in complex sleep research may substitute for certification.Essential Skills
• Expertise in analyzing multichannel polysomnograms and polysomnographic report generation.
• Meticulous ability to interpret and follow scoring guidelines, to troubleshoot data and reports.
• Well-organized, efficient, and dependable.
• Ability to effectively communicate study findings and work collaboratively with technicians nationally and local staff.Technical Skills
Expertise in polysomnographic scoring, interpretation, and report writing.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 4/Project Coordinator, Center of Clinical Investigation (CCI) (Job 8800), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 10/05/09
Term Position currently funded throught September, 2011
Working with a high degree of independence and under general direction, provide clinical trials management to coordinate complex and varied data from four sites participating in a NIH funded multi-center clinical trial comparing supplemental oxygen with CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) in patients with cardiovascular disease. The Project Manager (PM) will play a leadership role in overseeing the collection, processing, data entry and reporting of varied clinical, physiological and functional data from over 1400 participants recruited from clinical sites in Cleveland, Boston and Baltimore. The data sources are complex and include: medical history, clinic visits and biological specimens, measures of cardiovascular risk, sleep data, and overnight blood pressure and vascular measures. The PM will be responsible for ensuring that all sites develop and maintain appropriate regulatory materials, are compliant with Institutional Review Board materials, including HIPAA documentation, maintain regulatory files and documents. H/she will oversee study progress, monitoring recruitment and retention targets, adverse event reporting, perform study wide protocol adherence assessments, and generate reports for the NIH, study investigators and the DSMB. H/she will prepare and monitor study-wide budgets, and interface with the funding agency and Department Administrator to assure appropriate allocation of funds within each quarter of funding. The PM will also work with a data manager to ensure that all aspects of database creation, data management, and data cleaning as well as report generation are efficient and appropriate. The data manager will be integrally involved in all aspects of research project design, working with other team members, including biostatisticans, epidemiologists, project coordinators, construction of data collection instruments, data management and maintenance, intermediate and final report generation, quality assurance monitoring, and preparation of grant applications. S/he needs to function mostly independently and to work directly with physician investigators.
REQUIREMENTS
Education/Licensing
Bachelor's degree required. A Master’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, health sciences, or the equivalent is preferred.Experience
5 to 8 years work experience in an increasingly responsible position in a biomedical research or social science research environment housed in a university, nonprofit research organization or similar setting. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience with issues related to the disciplines of clinical research, public health, study coordination, data management and cleaning. Considerable experience (3 or more years) is required for activities germane to research design, data analysis, and report writing. Prior experience working directly with physician investigators is necessary. Experience as a research nurse working in a clinical trial environment may be relevant.
Essential Skills
• Highly organized, decision-making skills, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision. Excellent trouble-shooting skills. Ability to improve upon current practices.
• Extensive experience managing clinical trials, NIH grant administration, and regulatory procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; flexibility, ability to interact with a large and diverse research team including physician investigators.
• Fundamental knowledge of clinical research.Technical Skills
• Requires database programming skills for data management, including data cleaning and ability to generate descriptive statistics.
• Requires extensive experience and familiarity with Windows-based personal computers.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and manipulating datasets, and in basic statistical analysis.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 4/Project Coordinator, Center for Clinical Investigation (CCI) (Job 8799), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 10/05/09
Term Position currently funded throught September, 2011
Working with a high degree of independence and under general direction, provide clinical trials management to coordinate complex and varied data from four sites participating in a NIH funded multi-center clinical trial comparing supplemental oxygen with CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) in patients with cardiovascular disease. The Project Manager (PM) will play a leadership role in overseeing the collection, processing, data entry and reporting of varied clinical, physiological and functional data from over 1400 participants recruited from clinical sites in Cleveland, Boston and Baltimore. The data sources are complex and include: medical history, clinic visits and biological specimens, measures of cardiovascular risk, sleep data, and overnight blood pressure and vascular measures. The PM will be responsible for ensuring that all sites develop and maintain appropriate regulatory materials, are compliant with Institutional Review Board materials, including HIPAA documentation, maintain regulatory files and documents. H/she will oversee study progress, monitoring recruitment and retention targets, adverse event reporting, perform study wide protocol adherence assessments, and generate reports for the NIH, study investigators and the DSMB. H/she will prepare and monitor study-wide budgets, and interface with the funding agency and Department Administrator to assure appropriate allocation of funds within each quarter of funding. The PM will also work with a data manager to ensure that all aspects of database creation, data management, and data cleaning as well as report generation are efficient and appropriate. The data manager will be integrally involved in all aspects of research project design, working with other team members, including biostatisticans, epidemiologists, project coordinators, construction of data collection instruments, data management and maintenance, intermediate and final report generation, quality assurance monitoring, and preparation of grant applications. S/he needs to function mostly independently and to work directly with physician investigators.
REQUIREMENTS
Education/Licensing
Bachelor's degree required. A Master’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, health sciences, or the equivalent is preferred.Experience
5 to 8 years work experience in an increasingly responsible position in a biomedical research or social science research environment housed in a university, nonprofit research organization or similar setting. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience with issues related to the disciplines of clinical research, public health, study coordination, data management and cleaning. Considerable experience (3 or more years) is required for activities germane to research design, data analysis, and report writing. Prior experience working directly with physician investigators is necessary. Experience as a research nurse working in a clinical trial environment may be relevant.
Essential Skills
• Highly organized, decision-making skills, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision. Excellent trouble-shooting skills. Ability to improve upon current practices.
• Extensive experience managing clinical trials, NIH grant administration, and regulatory procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; flexibility, ability to interact with a large and diverse research team including physician investigators.
• Fundamental knowledge of clinical research.Technical Skills
• Requires database programming skills for data management, including data cleaning and ability to generate descriptive statistics.
• Requires extensive experience and familiarity with Windows-based personal computers.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and manipulating datasets, and in basic statistical analysis.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 4/Project Coordinator, Center for Clinical Investigation (CCI), Medicine, School of Medicine, (Job 8798), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 10/05/09
Term Position currently funded through August, 2010
Working with a high degree of independence and under general direction, provide clinical trials management to coordinate complex and varied data from four sites participating in a NIH funded multi-center clinical trial comparing supplemental oxygen with CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) in patients with cardiovascular disease. The Project Manager (PM) will play a leadership role in overseeing the collection, processing, data entry and reporting of varied clinical, physiological and functional data from over 1400 participants recruited from clinical sites in Cleveland, Boston and Baltimore. The data sources are complex and include: medical history, clinic visits and biological specimens, measures of cardiovascular risk, sleep data, and overnight blood pressure and vascular measures. The PM will be responsible for ensuring that all sites develop and maintain appropriate regulatory materials, are compliant with Institutional Review Board materials, including HIPAA documentation, maintain regulatory files and documents. H/she will oversee study progress, monitoring recruitment and retention targets, adverse event reporting, perform study wide protocol adherence assessments, and generate reports for the NIH, study investigators and the DSMB. H/she will prepare and monitor study-wide budgets, and interface with the funding agency and Department Administrator to assure appropriate allocation of funds within each quarter of funding. The PM will also work with a data manager to ensure that all aspects of database creation, data management, and data cleaning as well as report generation are efficient and appropriate. The data manager will be integrally involved in all aspects of research project design, working with other team members, including biostatisticans, epidemiologists, project coordinators, construction of data collection instruments, data management and maintenance, intermediate and final report generation, quality assurance monitoring, and preparation of grant applications. S/he needs to function mostly independently and to work directly with physician investigators.
REQUIREMENTS
Education/Licensing
Bachelor's degree required. A Master’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, health sciences, or the equivalent is preferred.Experience
5 to 8 years work experience in an increasingly responsible position in a biomedical research or social science research environment housed in a university, nonprofit research organization or similar setting. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience with issues related to the disciplines of clinical research, public health, study coordination, data management and cleaning. Considerable experience (3 or more years) is required for activities germane to research design, data analysis, and report writing. Prior experience working directly with physician investigators is necessary. Experience as a research nurse working in a clinical trial environment may be relevant.Essential Skills
• Highly organized, decision-making skills, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision. Excellent trouble-shooting skills. Ability to improve upon current practices.
• Extensive experience managing clinical trials, NIH grant administration, and regulatory procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; flexibility, ability to interact with a large and diverse research team including physician investigators.
• Fundamental knowledge of clinical research.Technical Skills
• Requires database programming skills for data management, including data cleaning and ability to generate descriptive statistics.
• Requires extensive experience and familiarity with Windows-based personal computers.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and manipulating datasets, and in basic statistical analysis.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, Nephrology, MetroHealth Medical Center (Job 8793), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 09/30/09Term Position currently funded through April, 2011
Working under limited supervision, carry out complex research assignments of a non-routine nature. The principal role of the position will be for the management of a breeding colony of mice, for backcrossing and generation of animals for phenotyping experiments, The phenotyping which will be performed as a part of this position will include the isolation of mitochondria from animal tissues, heart, skeletal muscle and kidney for proteomic applications outside the scope of this position and the assay of oxidative phosphorylation, which will be performed as a part of this position. In addition the position will require participation in experimental design, trouble-shooting and preparation of results for publication.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3 to 5 years related experience.Education/licensing
Bachelor's degree in scienceEssential skills
Excellent organization and writing skillsTechnical skills
• Experience with animal handling/colony management (rodents).
• Mitochondrial isolation from heart and skeletal muscle
• Mastery of assays utilized to measure oxidative phosphorylation in isolated mitochondriaExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Molecular Biology and Microbiology (Job 8787), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 09/29/09The successful candidate will, under general supervision, assist in the daily operations of a basic biomedical research laboratory, and will participate in a variety of basic research in the area of cell-molecular biology, biochemistry and virology.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of related experience requiredEducation/Licensing
Bachelor’s degree is requiredEssential Skills
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within cell-molecular biology, biochemistry and virologyTechnical Skills
Experience with the following techniques: preparation of plasmid DNA, construction of recombinant DNA, PCR, immunoblotting, mammalian cell culture, gene transfer using retroviral/lentiviral vectors, and flow cytometry.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Pharmacology (Job 8784), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 09/24/09Working under general supervision, plan and carry out project according to general plans. Utilize various molecular and cell biological approaches as well as performing protein expression and purification experiments. The objectives of the research projects in this laboratory are to understand the structure and function of macromolecular assemblies and to gain insight into their molecular mechanisms, as well as determine their roles in health and disease.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years experience in biology, specifically molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology or x-ray crystallography.Education
Requires a B.S. degree.Essential Skills
• Requires good organizational skills managing lab, ability to coordinate several ongoing projects.
• Good communication skillsTechnical Skills
Computer skills for data entry, literature searches, and statistical evaluation.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Pharmacology (Job 8783), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 09/24/09
Working under moderate supervision, perform research work utilizing various molecular and cell biological approaches as well as performing protein expression and purification experiments involving the use of lab skills. The objectives of the research projects in this laboratory are to understand the structure and function of human telomeres to gain insight into their roles in health and disease.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0-3 months experience (experience in the area of protein biochemistry is highly preferred).Education
Requires a B.S. degree in biochemistry, biology, or related subject.Essential Skills
• Requires good organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively.Technical Skills
• Prior experience in the following techniques is desirable but not required: DNA cloning, PCR, and protein purification.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and statistical evaluation; computer skills (graphics and presentations, Internet).External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Institute for Transformative Molecular Medicine (Job 8777), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 09/23/09Working under moderate supervision, perform research work that includes preparing cell cultures, transfections and analyzing protein S-nitrosylation. The major focus of this research position is to study the role of protein denitrosylation in a wide spectrum of biological processes.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 months of related experience required.Education/Licensing
Bachelor’s degree in science.Essential Skills
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and General laboratory skills.Technical Skills
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• Familiar with procedures within cellular and molecular biology.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office programsExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Institute for Transformative Molecular Medicine (Job 8776), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 09/23/09
Working under moderate supervision, perform research work that includes preparing cell cultures, transfections and analyzing protein S-nitrosylation. The major focus of this research position is to study the role of protein denitrosylation in a wide spectrum of biological processes.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 months of related experience required.Education/Licensing
Bachelor’s degree in science.Essential Skills
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and General laboratory skills.Technical Skills
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• Familiar with procedures within cellular and molecular biology.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office programsExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, School of Nursing (Job 8770), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 09/22/09Term Position currently funded through September 30, 2010
The research assistant will work independently to perform all necessary tasks of research studies.
Overall responsibility:
• Conduct all necessary research activities to maintain the daily operation of the study.
• Contribute to the grant proposal, publication and dissemination of the research findings.
• Be responsible, reliable, and diligent in his or her job performance.
• Coordinate well with the research team members, supervisors, other study personnel, study subjects and all involved parties to carry out study objectives.
• Protect human research subjects.REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Three to five years previous research experience and two to three year clinical experience with patients in an in-patient or outpatient settingEducation/licensing
Bachelor degree (minimal)Essential skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct qualitative study and semi-structured interview with patient subjects
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment; a good team player
• Ability to meet unexpected challenge and solve problemsTechnical skills
• Proficient in computer software (Microsoft office, SPSS, PowerPoint etc.)
• Good writing skills
• Good driving skills
• Know how to administer research instruments
• Know how to code semi-structured interview instrument
• Know how to assist with writing grant proposalsExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to ebsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Pathology (Job 8767), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 09/21/09The National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center (NPDPSC) is looking to appoint a Research Assistant Level 2 to assist in developing new tests and therapies for human and animal prions, including those causing mad cow disease. The primary focus is on prion diseases (e.g. CJD, BSE or ‘mad cow disease’). The Research Assistant 2 will facilitate ongoing research by providing technical and support functions. Special hazards include work with prions in Biosafety Level 2 and 3. This position involves working under general supervision and managing lab inventory and quality control.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
One to three years of related experience required.Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in related science (biology or chemistry) required.Essential skills
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures of laboratory methods in immunology and protein chemistry.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Must be well organized and capable of setting priorities while maintaining consistent attention to accuracy and quality.
• Must be motivated to explore and learn new laboratory techniques and must be able to teach laboratory techniques to other technicians.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and be a team player.
• Punctuality and good attendance required.
Technical skills
Ability to operate laboratory equipmentExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1/Image Reader, Ophthalmology (Job 8765), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 09/17/09Working under moderate supervision, perform readings of ophthalmic images for multi-center clinical trials using image analysis software and image standards.
• Read study photographs according to reading procedures set forth in the REDIARC/SMRC Manual of Operations
• Provide standardized, reproducible measurements of clinical ophthalmic findings.
• Assess study images to evaluate treatment efficacy and to identify adverse events.
• Assess quality of all images read.
• Regularly perform image reading for quality assurance purposes.
• Record results.REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 months research experience. Some digital image analysis experience preferred.Education
Bachelor’s of Science degree is required.Essential skills
• Basic research skills
• Ability to integrate research findings.Technical skills
Computer skills in data input and word processingExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Project Manager, Hematology/Oncology (Job 8764), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 09/17/09
Working with a high degree of independence and under general direction, the Project Manager will coordinate and oversee implementation of multicenter NIH-funded research studies. These studies involve the decision making of cancer patients who are considering treatment options. They involve the participation of a multidisciplinary team including medical oncologists, behavioral scientists, health communication specialists, statisticians, and bioethicists. The studies seek to address barriers to clinical trial participation in cancer patients, and improve understanding of the impact of therapeutic optimism on patient outcomes. The studies involve tailored interventions delivered via the Internet to cancer patients
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
5 to 8 years research experience with progressive responsibility.Education
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree or Ph.D. in relevant discipline preferred.Essential Skills
• Experience with psychological theory, communications research, and statistical methods preferred.
• Experience with IRB protocol submission preferred.
• Grant writing experience also preferred.
• Pertinent scientific knowledge and skills to function independently.
• Must be able to carry out complex projects without direct supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work on several on-going projects.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• Self starter.Technical Skills
Working knowledge of statistical software, Microsoft Word, Access and PowerPoint.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Neurology (Job 8759), minimum hourly wage is $12.43 (part-time, 20 hours per week), posted 09/15/09This position will support the Autonomic Research Laboratory as it relates to the Principal Investigator’s grant, Neurophysiological & Autonomic Characterization of Interstitial Cystitis and Painful Bladder Syndrome. This is a highly complex 5-year, multi-site clinical study that involves several investigators, patient groups and testing parameters. This position will work directly with the study patients performing autonomic testing procedures according to accepted lab protocols. This candidate may also coordinate and perform autonomic testing at each enrollment site. The Research Assistant 1 will work directly with the Principal Investigator/Co-Investigators and Project Manager to ensure safety and quality standards are met, reviewed and audited on a continuous basis.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 – 3 months of experience in a clinical lab setting preferred; experience dealing with a patient population strongly preferredEducation/licensing
Bachelor’s degree required; an understanding of neurological, urological and/or psychiatric disorders strongly preferredEssential skills
• Mastery of written and spoken English
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Must maintain a strong moral and ethical backgroundTechnical skills
• Most techniques will be taught within the lab however experience with autonomic testing is an advantageExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Job 8757), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 09/15/09
Support the Principal Investigator’s research by providing research assistance and performing molecular analysis and design. Participate in the ongoing study of genetic causes of speech sound disorder and other research projects.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years laboratory bench experience. Experience doing high throughput genotyping and/or sequencing is desirable. Prior experience dealing with human blood and tissue samples is preferred. Candidates who have experience in genotyping, mutation detection and/or sequencing and other molecular skills in conjunction with high throughput data handling will be given preference.Education
Bachelor’s degree is required, prefer molecular biology expertise.Essential skills
• Ability to take initiative and guidance from others
• Ability to receive direction and constructive criticism
• Self motivation and ability to use time effectively
• Ability to work with a team
• Organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)Technical skills
• Ability to use a computer and databases
• Knowledge of cytogenetic techniques such as fluorescence in situ hybridization and molecular techniques such as site directed mutagenesis desirable
• Organize data
• Perform high throughput molecular assaysExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Pediatrics (Job 8745), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 09/09/09Working under general supervision, plan and carry out molecular biology and biochemistry project in accordance with general plans. Projects include respiratory morbidity in former preterm infants is a major public health problem. This typically takes the form of asthma or wheezing disorders in childhood. Our approach is focused on NO-cGMP and BDNF-TrkB signaling and how these regulate airway contractility during early development. We use a newborn animal model to elucidate physiologic and biochemical mechanisms that are a consequence of neonatal lung injury and potentially lead to airway dysfunction. The focus of the laboratory is the use of techniques in protein biochemistry, molecular biology and immunohistochemistry to examine effect of neonatal hyperoxia on lung physiology and signal transduction.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years in molecular biology lab required, including experience with standard laboratory equipment (i.e. PCR cyclers, protein and DNA gels, ELISA).Education
Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.Essential Skills
• This position requires a combination of excellent laboratory and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills are essential and contacts with departmental staff, other technical personnel and collaborators are likely to be frequent.Technical Skills
• Preferred knowledge of basic techniques in animal surgery and skills with tissue culture.
• Experience with HPLC and Laser Capture microscopy is a plus.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Psychiatry (Job 8743), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 09/08/09Working under general supervision, plan and carry out multiple clinical research projects and other special projects assigned by the Principal Investigator. The research assistant will be responsible for the conduct and implementation of multiple research protocols, including evaluations, scheduling of study related visits, liaison with the sponsor and facilitator of the study doctor’s schedules. This position will play a key role in coordination of a study as specified by each individual protocol, along with recruitment and screening of potential subjects. All of the research studies focus on learning more about the psychiatric care of children and adolescents.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
1-3 years of clinical research experienceExperience
Bachelor’s degree in psychologyEssential Skills
• Strong knowledge of all research protocols being conducted in the center
• Ability to work with patients, families and caregivers affected by serious mental illness.
• Ability to multitask effectively, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, exceptional oral and written skills.Technical Skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software packages as needed.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Gastroenterology (Job 8728), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 09/02/09Working under general supervision, plan and carry out the primary responsibility of developing an in vitro cell culture model to evaluate the capacity of antimicrobial peptides to assume an immunomodulatory function, Primary cultures of T lymphocytes, and at times transfected T lymphomas, will be established to identity and isolate the receptor targeted by these peptides and the signal transduction pathway initiated after ligand receptor ligation. These early biochemical events will be mapped to specific functional T cell responses that may include cytokine production, cell cycle progression apoptosis, or migration. Develop skills in molecular biology, leading ultimately to the design, construction, and use of lentiviral vectors.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of biomedical laboratory experience is required.Education/licensing
Bachelor's degree is required; prefer a Master's degree in biomedical.Essential Skills
• Ability to assume a leadership role in the project, designing and trouble-shooting experiments, maintaining a command of the literature, and interpreting the experimental findings in the context of our current knowledge base.
• A willingness to master the relevant scientific literature and take ownership of the project is required.Technical Skills
• General laboratory techniques (making solutions, pipetting, aseptic (sterile) technique with universal precautions, careful performance and design of highly controlled scientific experiments, data analysis and interpretation, trouble-shooting).
• A working knowledge of the biology and biochemistry of antimicrobial peptides, with a focus on their immunomodulatory activity.
• Ability to perform most of the following biological techniques: Primary cell cultures of human, hematopoietic T cell lines, T cell subsets, and intestinal T cells, with additional skills in maintaining colonic epithelial cell lines. Perform cell biological analyses for proliferation, cell surface marker expression, cytokine secretion and intracellular stains, signal transduction, receptor binding, and migration. Perform flow cytometry assays, cell cycle progression analysis, cell sorting via magnetic and fluorescent tags. Perform ELISA’s, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and immunoblotting, real time-polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Northern blotting, and immunohistochemical staining.
• Previous experience in maintaining and activating primary cultures of human lymphocytes is needed.
• Experience with light, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Family Medicine (Job 8706), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 08/13/09The Department of Family Medicine is seeking an individual to serve as a team leader for data collection in primary care medical practices. We are starting an exciting research program about effective communication in healthcare. We are searching for a dedicated and reliable individual with excellent interpersonal skills who is meticulous, attentive, focused, able to anticipate and troubleshoot technical and organizational problems proactively, and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to high-quality performance. A successful candidate for this position will be able to operate with minimal supervision from the project manager while approaching eligible patients in an outpatient waiting room, recruiting interested participants, completing an informed consent process, administering surveys, collecting digital audio files of patient encounters, logging participant information in a database, uploading files to a central server, training personnel and coordinating additional field data collectors who are also implementing the research protocol. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable car to travel to local data collection sites. The right candidate may be offered the opportunity to contribute to the preparation of instruments and measures, qualitative data analysis, and the production of presentations and publications.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 – 3 years of relevant research experience; experience with research subject recruitment preferred; experience with survey research preferred; experience with observational or ethnographic research preferredEducation/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in a social science, public health or similar discipline; graduate degree preferredEssential skills
• Dependable
• Efficient and organized
• Able to work effectively in a leadership role
• Ability to follow written procedures and protocols precisely with limited supervisionTechnical skills
• Basic computer skills for data entry and file management in Microsoft Windows environment
• Knowledge of database design and management preferred
• Knowledge of qualitative data analysis preferred
• Knowledge of survey software (i.e. SNAP) preferredExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Family Medicine (Job 8656), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 07/20/09The Department of Family Medicine is seeking an individual to assist with qualitative data analyses and qualitative data management. Strong computer, communication and organizational skills are necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 – 3 months experience required; some experience with qualitative research methods required; experience using qualitative data analysis software such as Atlas.ti or NVivo preferredEducation/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in social science, public health or similar discipline requiredEssential skills
• Efficient organization
• Ability to attend to details
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow written procedures and protocols with moderate supervisionTechnical skills
• Strong computer skills including Excel and SPSS requiredExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Pathology (Job 8619), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 06/24/09The primary responsibility of this position will be analysis of the pathology and immune response generated in animal models in response to vaccination and/or challenge with mouse parainfluenza respiratory virus and bacterial pathogens of the gastric mucosa. In addition to extensive work with mice, tissue culture experiments will be involved.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Working under general supervision (on a day to day basis) with laboratory animals (mice) utilized as models for Helicobacter pylori gastroduodenal disease and kidney disease (glomerulonephritis) secondary to respiratory virus infection.
• Immunization via various routes (subcutaneous, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intramuscular, gastrointestinal (oral) and intranasal).
• Collect samples from animals to include urine collections, serial bleedings, non-survival surgery/dissection and bronchoalveolar or gastric/intestinal lavages.
• Prepare histologic and nucleic acid extractions of stomach, kidney and lungs, and preparation of single cell suspensions from spleen, mesenteric and “peripheral” lymph nodes and suspensions of isolated kidney glomeruli.
• Perform routine bacteriology, virus plaque assays.
• Establish and maintain (polarized epithelial, lymphocyte, monocyte/macrophage and dendritic) cell cultures.
• Perform ELISA's, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and (Western and lectin) immunoblotting, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Northern blotting, and immunohistochemical staining.
• Assist with ordering, maintaining chemical inventories and preventative maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Assist in developing new techniques, and/or refining established protocols.
• Train staff new to the laboratory, and especially students.REQUIREMENTS
Experience
At least one year of biomedical laboratory experience is required; experience in at least some specific biological laboratory techniques as outlined under Essential and Non-essential functions is preferred but not required.Education/licensing
Bachelor of arts/science degree in a biological or physical sciences is required.Essential skills
Essential skills include general laboratory techniques (making solutions, pipetting, aseptic (sterile) technique with universal precautions, careful performance of scientific experiments, doing calculations, recording data and limited data analysis). Handling of, injection into and surgery on mice is preferred.Technical skills
Technical skills are those required to carry out the Essential Functions (above) of the position. These technical skills are preferred but not required as the supervisor and other members of the laboratory group will train the individual who occupies this position.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, Pathology (Job 8618), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 06/24/09
The primary responsibility of this position will be analysis of the pathology and immune response generated in animal models in response to vaccination and/or challenge with mouse parainfluenza respiratory virus and bacterial pathogens of the gastric mucosa. In addition to extensive work with mice, tissue culture experiments will be involved.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Working closely with the Principal Investigator under limited supervision, will receive broad instruction to execute a varied panel of entire experiments (on a week to week basis), rather than individual (day by day) duties. Often, assignments will require abstraction and implementation of entire experiments from written protocols.
• Work with laboratory animals (mice) utilized as models for Helicobacter pylori gastroduodenal disease and kidney disease (glomerulonephritis) secondary to respiratory virus infection.
• Immunization via various routes (subcutaneous, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intramuscular, gastrointestinal (oral) and intranasal).
• Collect samples from animals to include urine collections, serial bleedings, non-survival surgery/dissection and bronchoalveolar or gastric/intestinal lavages.
• Prepare histologic and nucleic acid extractions of stomach, kidney and lungs, and preparation of single cell suspensions from spleen, mesenteric and “peripheral” lymph nodes and suspensions of isolated kidney glomeruli.
• Perform routine bacteriology and virus plaque assays.
• Establish and maintain (polarized epithelial, lymphocyte, monocyte/macrophage and dendritic) cell cultures. ELISA's, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and (Western and lectin) immunoblotting, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Northern blotting, and immunohistochemical staining.
• Manage laboratory to include the organization and coordination of staff effort, ordering, grants management, chemical inventories and inspections, management of mouse colonies, and other associated duties.
• Responsible to find, evaluate and implement new techniques, and develop written protocols outlining their execution.
• Train less experienced individuals, and/or those new to the laboratory, in the execution of a variety of techniques.REQUIREMENTS
Experience
At least three years of biomedical laboratory experience is required; experience in at least some specific biological laboratory techniques as outlined under Essential and Non-essential functions is preferred but not required. Experience with computers and molecular biology required.Education/licensing
A bachelor of arts/science degree in a biological or physical sciences is required. Master’s degree or equivalent training/experience is preferred.Essential skills
Essential skills include general laboratory techniques (making solutions, pipetting, aseptic (sterile) technique with universal precautions, careful performance of scientific experiments, doing calculations, recording data and limited data analysis). Handling of, injection into and surgery on mice is preferred.Technical skills
Technical skills are those required to carry out the Essential Functions (above) of the position. These technical skills are preferred but not required as the supervisor and other members of the laboratory group will train the individual who occupies this position.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Pathology (Job 8602), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 06/16/09Working under general supervision, will be an integral member of the laboratory team. Research focuses on studies of how our body cells are protected from self attack by our immune system, clinical disorders in which protection is deficient, and the biochemical abnormalities in affected cells that are responsible for the defect.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
One to three years work experience, background in molecular biology or immunology preferredEducation/licensing
Bachelor’s degreeEssential skills
• Organizational skills, able to prioritize work
• Attention to details
• Good communication skillsTechnical skills
• Ability to independently plan experiments
• Ability to maintain accurate notes and records of experimentsExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to ejsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, Pathology (Job No. 7778), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 06/12/09Revised 6/12/2009
Role of cell surface complement regulatory proteins in T cell responses, cancer, autoimmunity and growth regulation. Work directly with professor and for motivated RA, professor will teach.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3 to 5 years of experience in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, and work with mice.Education/Licensing
Bachelor’s degree required; Previous basic science lab work.Essential skills
• Commitment to Scientific career
• Ability to independently plan experiments
• Experience with cell cultures
• Experience with mice (knockout/ transgenic) preferred.Technical skills
• Molecular biology
• Tissue culture
• Proficient with office computer applicationsExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to ejsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2 -- Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Job 8565) minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 05/28/09Working under general supervision, support our group research in respiratory control and cardiopulmonary interactions by providing additional technical and analytic skills at the level of the preparation, conduct, and data management of studies in both animal models and humans.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of related experience required.Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree required.Essential skills
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.Technical skills
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of general mammalian biology
• Good eye-hand coordination
• Ability to operate Microsoft programs in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in working in a laboratory of animal or human physiology preferredExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Pediatrics (Job 8547), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 05/13/09Working under moderate supervision, provide research laboratory support for the Principal Investigator’s research studies at University Hospitals Case Medical Campus. The position requires working with specimens containing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) cord blood and processing these specimens for immunological and viral assays and for storage. It also includes working on new research projects that can lead to an increased understanding of the HIV- 1 infection and neonatal immune development.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 months of experience in a laboratory, preferably in the area of immunology or related fieldsEducation
Bachelor’s of Science degree requiredEssential Skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good organizational skills; able to budget time effectively
• Able to do multiple tasks at the same timeTechnical Skills
• Isolating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from whole blood
• Plasma and serum harvesting/labeling/storage
• Cell culturing and viable cryopreservation of cells
• Occasionally performing lymphoproliferative assays (LPAs)
• Fluorescence cell staining for Flow Cytometry
• Running quality control for reagents and assays
• Basic Laboratory skills including, but not limited to pipetting, routine laboratory mathematical calculations, aliquoting and centrifugation.
• Blood borne pathogens handling skills
• Computer skillsExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 2, Pathology (Job 8523), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 05/01/09The Research Assistant 2 will facilitate ongoing diagnostic and research work by providing technical and support functions for a lab dedicated to research and diagnostic work on prion diseases. Standard laboratory conditions with some hazardous chemicals. Special hazards include biohazardous (potentially infectious) human brain and cerebrospinal fluid. This position involves working under general supervision and managing lab inventory and quality control.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
1 to 3 years of related experience required.Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree in science required.Essential skills
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Must be well organized and capable of setting priorities while maintaining consistent attention to accuracy and quality.
• Must be motivated to explore and learn new laboratory techniques and must be able to teach laboratory techniques to other technicians.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and be a team player.
• Punctuality and good attendance required.Technical skills
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• DNA extraction
• Western blotting
• Gel electrophoresis 1-D and 2-D
• ELISAExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 1, Infectious Diseases (Job 8522), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 04/30/09Working under moderate supervision, provide clinical and research laboratory support for the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit (ACTU at University Hospitals Case Medical Campus. The position requires working with specimens containing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-l), processing these specimens for immunological and viral assays, for storage and for shipping. It also includes working on new research projects that can lead to an increased understanding of the HIV-1 infection.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
0 to 3 months of experience in a laboratory, preferably in the area of immunology or related field.Education
Bachelor’s of Science degreeEssential Skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good organizational skills; able to budget rime effectively
• Able to do multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to train new staff members and studentsTechnical Skills
• Isolating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from whole blood
• Plasma and serum harvesting/labeling/ storage
• Cell culturing and viable cryopreservation of cells
• Occasionally performing lymphoproliferative assays (LPAs)
• Fluorescence cell staining for Flow Cytometry
• Running quality control for reagents and assays
• Basic Laboratory skills including, but not limited to pipetting, routine laboratory mathematical calculations, aliquoting and centrifugation
• Blood borne pathogens handling skills
• Computer skills, especially using LDMS systemExternal candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 4, Pediatrics (Job 8320), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 11/25/08Working with a high degree of independence and under general direction, coordinate an NIH-sponsored research program that focuses on determining how decisions are made by physicians (and others) to use a specific medication in children.
Essential functions include:
• Provide input and recommendations to principal investigator regarding significant development in research projects
• Assist in developing data collection instruments.
• Develop quality controls and monitor data integrity.
• Teach and instruct other staff in techniques
• Conduct focus groups and interviews.
• Enter collected data.
• Perform complex statistical analysis.
• Present data analysis; may co-author research projects
• Coordinate national mailings of research materials and returned questionnaires
• Coordinate weekly meeting of research investigatorsREQUIREMENTS
Experience
Requires 5 to 8 years of experience in research studies.Education/Licensing
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social science; however, a Master’s degree in social science (Sociology, Anthropology), health services research, management or public health is strongly preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver’s licenseEssential skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• Motivated self starter.
• Ability to coordinate work on several ongoing projects.
• Fluent English absolutely necessary.
• Access to own source of transportation.Technical Skills
Computer skills for data entry, statistical evaluation, presentation creation and basic internet skills.External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Research Assistant 3, Ophthalmology (Job No. 7787), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 02/21/08Perform studies of immunological mechanisms underlying ocular inflammation as it relates to contact lens wear and corneal pathophysiology including corneal transplantation. The individual will have his/her own projects, utilize new and innovative research techniques involving a high degree of skills and training, and work under limited supervision in a highly efficient and leading scientific lab. REQUIREMENTS -- Experience -- 3 to 5 years experience with research required. Educational -- Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or related medical science field required. Essential Skills -- Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Technical Skills -- Immunology knowledge. Experience with T cell immunology. Ability to operate a micro-computer, including but not limited to Windows programs and databases required. Experience with proper use and storage of chemicals. Experience with DNA preparation, PCR and DNA analysis.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.