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Salary offers are extended by Human Resources and will depend on available funding, candidates' relevant experience and education, internal equity, and external market data. However, jobs listed under Academic are administered by their respective departments.

• Research Assistant 2, Community Dentistry (Job 9009), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 02/05/10

  Term Position currently funded through August, 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
  1 – 3 years experience in a health or related field required. Experience working with children and adults with and without special needs 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 required; valid Ohio Driver’s License required

  Essential skills
  Excellent communication, social and interpersonal skills

  Technical skills
  Computer skills: spreadsheet and database applications

  External 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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Neurological Surgery (Job 9004), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 02/03/10

  Working under moderate supervision, the research assistant will perform research work involving use of lab skills as part of the larger project to study 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.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  0 to 3 months experience in a lab setting

  Education/Licensing
  Bachelor's degree in science required. An understanding of neuroscience, developmental biology or molecular biology is encouraged.

  Essential skills
  • Mastery of written and spoken English.
  • Basic Math skills
  • Ability to work with others.

  Technical skills
  • Most techniques will be taught within the lab however experience with histology and/or tissue culture is an advantage.
  • An understanding of computer graphics such as Photoshop or PowerPoint is an advantage.

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Pharmacology (Job 9006), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 02/03/10

  Working under general supervision, plan and carry out project in accordance with general plans. The research projects in this laboratory are to understand the mechanisms of temperature and pain sensation at the biochemical and biophysical level, with an emphasis on the role of TRP channels in pain biology. The Research Assistant 2 will conduct experiments utilizing various molecular and cell biological approaches as well as performing the ion channels electrophysiology.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  1 to 3 years experience in biology, specifically molecular biology, biochemistry, and solid experience in electrophysiology.

  Education
  Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree of science preferred.

  Essential Skills
  • Good organizational skills, the capability to coordinate several ongoing projects.
  • Ability to search relevant literature, make scientific decisions on how to apply and modify relevant protocols.
  • Ability 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
  Protein biochemistry and electrophysiology background is highly desired.

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Pathology (Job 8997), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 01/26/10

  Working under moderate supervision, the position will support research focused on investigating the etiology and mechanism(s) of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which are a family of chronic intestinal inflammatory disorders affecting the GI tract. This position will support the overall care, organization, analysis and experimentation of several strains of mice, some representing animal models of IBD and others carrying certain mutations in genes that are known or putatively play a critical role in the pathogenesis of chronic intestinal inflammation.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  0 – 3 months research experience; experience with animal handling preferred.

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree required.

  Essential skills
  Animal husbandry and handling; knowledge of basic laboratory techniques

  Technical skills
  Animal handling and experimentation, pipetting, making solutions, preferable experience with PCR/genotyping techniques (but not essential)

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Family Medicine (Job 8995), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 01/26/10

  The Department of Family Medicine is seeking an individual to assist with the daily operations of an exciting training and research initiative. We are searching for an individual with a professional demeanor, an inquisitive nature, superior written and verbal communication skills, a demonstrated ability to multi-task, and a proven record of successfully completing a variety of projects. A successful applicant will enjoy working on a broad range of research projects in primary care practices throughout the area.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  0 to 3 months research experience; experience with library internet search engines is strongly preferred

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree required

  Essential skills
  • Strong writing skills required
  • Excellent organization
  • Ability to attend to multiple tasks
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Attention to details
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision

  Technical skills
  • Knowledge of basic statistics and statistical software (e.g. SPSS, SAS) preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Job 8985), minimum houry wage is $12.43, posted 01/19/10

  The Research Assistant is responsible for providing support for research and evaluation projects to faculty and staff within the Center for Health Promotion Research. This requires working with a varied team of University staff and faculty, as well as community partners, who are engaged in multiple projects. Key responsibilities of this position may include survey administration with adolescents, formatting of evaluation tools, conducting basic data analysis and properly maintaining collected data, all under the guidance of limited project supervision.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  0 to 3 months work experience. Experience with Microsoft Word, Power Point, SPSS, Excel, and internet searches. Knowledge of SPSS, STATA, SAS, Adobe Acrobat, and Teleform would be helpful.

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree required. Driver’s license required. Must own a reliable car. Additionally, training in research with human subjects will be provided.

  Essential skills
  • Highly organized individual
  • Ability to work with moderate supervision to complete tasks
  • Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

  Technical skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Power Point, SPSS, Excel and internet searches.
  • Knowledge of STATA, SAS, Adobe Acrobat, and Teleform 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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Rheumatology, MetroHealth Medical Center (Job 8980), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 01/15/10

  Working under moderate supervision, the Research Assistant 1 will conduct basic and bench-side research in the laboratory. Duties will include the procurement of human cartilage samples and preparation of chondrocytes, maintenance and immunization of mice and rabbits, keeping records of all experimental procedures performed, cell culture, Western blotting, and ELISA assays for cytokines, nitric oxide and prostaglandin estimations in serum and culture supernatants.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  0 to 3 months molecular biology work experience.

  Education
  Bachelor's degree

  Essential skills
  • Should have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within life sciences research.
  • Good verbal/written communications skills with faculty/staff/students of all levels; highly organized; flexible; willingness to learn.

  Technical Skills
  • Good laboratory practices.
  • Ability to operate laboratory equipment and
  • Prefer experience handling mice and rabbits.
  • Experience of plasmid DNA, RNA, bacterial transformation, agarose gel electrophoresis, etc. is a must.
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture, cell transfection, freezing, cataloguing and maintenance
  of cell lines and culture stock, Western blotting, and ELISA assays in serum and culture supernatant is highly 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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Pathology (Job 8979), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 01/15/10

  The research project is to investigate the normal function of prion protein and the role of this protein in prion disease associated with neurotoxicity. The position’s role will be to run SDS-PAGE and native gels, Western blots, embed and cut sections of mouse tissue, maintain mouse colonies, immunostain cells and tissue sections, cell culture and other lab techniques based on the project.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  0 to 3 months experience

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree required

  Technical skills
  • Should be familiar with running SDS-PAGE and native gels, Western blots.
  • Ability to embed and cut sections of mouse tissue, maintain mouse colonies, immunostain cells and tissue sections, cell culture and other lab techniques based on the project

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Job 8978), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 01/15/10

  Working under moderate supervision, perform laboratory investigations in a high throughput genotyping laboratory. The objectives of the research projects in this laboratory are to understand the genetic basis of several different diseases affecting vision and speech.

  • Receive and document patient samples for ongoing research studies.
  • Process blood and other samples for the extraction of DNA.
  • Prepare plates for genotyping of DNA.
  • Enter data into a database.
  • Provide laboratory support for other research assistants.
  • Maintain an electronic laboratory notebook.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  0 to 3 months experience.

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree required; prefer in biology, genetics or biochemistry.

  Essential skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Ability to work independently and work well with others
  • Good verbal and written communications skills
  • Attention to detail

  Technical skills
  • Pipeting skills necessary
  • Proficient with office computer applications including spreadsheets

  
  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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Pulmonary Medicine (Job 8975), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 01/13/10

  Working under moderate supervision, the research assistant will support 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
  0 to 3 months of related experience required

  Education
  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.
  • Computer skills mandatory: Excel data acquisitions.

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 3, Molecular Biology and Microbiology (Job 8974), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 01/13/10

  The 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.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  3 to 5 years of related experience required

  Education/Licensing
  Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred

  Essential Skills
  Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within cell-molecular biology, biochemistry and virology

  Technical 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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Molecular Biology and Microbiology (Job 8973), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 01/13/10

  The 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 required

  Education/Licensing
  Bachelor’s degree is required

  Essential Skills
  Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within cell-molecular biology, biochemistry and virology

  Technical 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.
  





• Research Assistant 3, Radiology (Job 8962), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 01/08/10

  Working under limited supervision, perform research in an interdisciplinary environment to develop new molecular probes for biomedical imaging.

  • Work closely with the principal investigator and senior lab members.
  • Conduct original research to develop novel molecular probes specific for selected targets
  • Apply radiolabeling skills and methods for design, synthesis, and optimization of imaging reagents.
  • Evaluate adequacy of techniques; study and test new procedures and analyzes
  • Coordinate lab activities both at Case and with collaborators
  • Assist with publications.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  3 to 5 years of related experience required.

  Education/Licensing
  Bachelor’s degree in science required, Master's degree preferred.

  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. Experience with HPLC, GC, NMR, and/or MS highly preferred.

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Pharmacology (Job 8961), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 01/08/10

  Working under general supervision, plan and carry out project in accordance with general plans. The project is to study the function of tetraspanin family members, which are associated with inherited blinding disorders.

  • Assess/maintain daily the mice colony and breeding lines for continuity, time. Mate the mice for embryos; genotype the adults and resulting embryos.
  • Perform cell culture and biochemistry techniques, including transformation, DNA/RNA isolation, cloning. mutagenesis of proteins, transfection, bioassays; maintain cell lines.
  • Collect, analyze data, and interpret data from individual experiments, and contribute to discussions of the interpretation of larger sets of experiments.
  • May assist in developing improved techniques, project methods or procedures.
  • Perform relevant literature searches to make scientific decisions on how to apply and modify relevant protocols.
  • Troubleshoot and modify experimental protocols as needed
  • Maintain ordering and other laboratory records, including monthly radioisotope surveys. Make inventory lists of reagents produced in the lab.
  • Participate in laboratory meetings and journal clubs, present papers in journal clubs, be responsible for presentation of his/her own data in laboratory meetings.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  1 to 3 years related experience. Preference will be given to persons with experiences in animal studies and/or appropriate molecular biology, cell biology or biochemistry background.

  Education
  B.S. degree in Biology or related field is required.

  Essential Skills
  • Ability to function independently.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and modify experimental protocols as needed.

  Technical Skills
  General molecular biology, cell culture and biochemistry techniques, including transformation, DNA/RNA isolation, cloning, mutagenesis of proteins, transfection, maintenance of cell lines, and bioassays.

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Pathology (Job 8959), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 01/08/10

  Working under moderate supervision, perform in vivo and in vitro studies in the neurodegenerative disease field, serve as a resource person for students and research fellows, help with general laboratory maintenance.

  • Genotype newborn transgenic mice; perform DNA extraction, PCR
  • Assist with mouse colony, set up matings, wean litters
  • Maintain lab stocks and general laboratory upkeep, make solutions
  • Assist with or perform experiments for investigators
  • Perform RNA extraction, reverse transcription, real time PCR
  • Record results, conduct analysis of samples, maintain detailed experimental records

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  0-3 months of lab experience. Prefer experience working with mice.

  Education/licensing
  Bachelors degree, preferably in a scientific field

  Essential skills
  Good organization and communication skills

  Technical skills
  • Familiarity with molecular biology techniques.
  • Computer skills for data analysis (Excel, Word) and the aptitude to learn to use new 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.
  





• Image Analyst, Ophthalmology (Job 8904), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 01/07/10

  
  REPOSTED

  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 needed

  REQUIREMENTS

  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 findings

  Technical skills
  Computer skills — data input and word processing

  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.
  





• Image Analyst, Ophthalmology (Job 8905), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 01/07/10

  
  (REPOSTED)

  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 needed

  REQUIREMENTS

  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 findings

  Technical skills
  Computer skills — data input and word processing

  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.
  





• Senior Foreign Site Researcher, Infectious Diseases (Job 8950), minimum annual salary is $46,421, posted 12/22/09

  Oversee data collection and logistical operations for multiple epidemiologic and interventional research studies for the Uganda-CWRU Research Collaboration (currently 7 large ongoing studies and 3 smaller projects). Oversee administrative and fiscal operations for ongoing internationally funded collaborative work in Uganda. Provide central project management for ongoing CWRU funded - projects, including all essential functions detailed below, assuring appropriate integration, support, and communications are maintained locally and with the CWRU-based personnel. Position is based full-time at Makerere University/Mulago Hospital in Uganda and may include travel to other foreign sites with periodic return travel to CWRU as well.

  The senior foreign site researcher will have direct interaction with the foreign directors at the project site and will be in contact with high government officials such as the Ministers of Defense, Health and other authoritative leaders in Uganda. Appropriate cultural sensitivities and the ability to flexibly adapt to a changing work environment is critical for this position based in the foreign country. Comprehensive familiarity with the foreign population is essential for ongoing projects - for day-to-day working decisions as well as long-term project decisions in this role and the effects of these studies on the population’s subjects enrolled.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  5+ years experience in managing large epidemiologic studies and/or IND clinical trials and large databases in a foreign country setting with experience as overall study/project coordinator and data manager for these projects. Experience with a variety of computer software packages, including SAS, EPI-INFO, SPSS, Access, and other relevant software packages for clinical study and data management. Management of non-profit studies and/or business-related management experience helpful. 2-4 years of personnel supervisory experience required.

  Education
  Graduate degree (MPH or MS) in Epidemiology/Biostatistics required. Basic knowledge of statistics and clinical trials design/impacts of implementation required.
  

  Essential skills
  • Must have excellent communications skills and appropriate cultural sensitivities for work in a developing/foreign country setting.
  • Must have excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
  • Must demonstrate a teamwork-oriented approach to work and personnel management as well as flexibility to adapt to changing research initiatives and sponsored research requirements.
  • Ability to trouble shoot computer software problems and correct problems when necessary.
  • Analytical skills required to manage, analyze and clean study data.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are key to success of recruitment.
  • Must be able/willing to live full-time in a developing country setting and travel to other domestic and/or foreign project sites as required for ongoing research studies.

  Technical Skills
  Excellent computer software skills required with SAS, EPI-INFO, SPSS, Access as well as Word, Excel, and e-mail communications.

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 3, Cardiovascular Medicine (Job 8931), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 12/09/09

  Working under limited supervision, carry out complex research assignments of a non-routine nature. Experiments include cell culture, molecular biology assays such as DNA/RNA/protein preparation, Northern/Western/Southern blot analysis, DNA subcloning, tissue harvesting, and rodent husbandry. Other responsibilities include monitoring lab supplies and animal expenses to meet budget allocations for the laboratory.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Experience
  3-5 years of related experience required.

  Education/Licensing
  Bachelor's degree

  Essential Skills
  • Significant experience in handling small and large animals.
  • Strong molecular and cell biology skills including molecular biologic techniques.
  • Experience with maintaining and updating animal protocols.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate research activities between the Principal Investigator and other laboratory researchers/lab management.

  Technical Skills
  • Skill in basic protein chemistry (co-immunoprecipitation assays, gel-shift assays, chromatin immunoprecipitation) and genetic manipulation of mice are highly desirable.
  • Must be able to perform genotyping of various mouse lines (tail biopsy, harvest DNA, perform PCR.
  • Computer literate to complete various animal protocols and forms.

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Neurosciences (Job 8890), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 11/17/09

  Working 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 as

  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.
  





• 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 setting

  Education/Licensing
  Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

  Essential 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 skills

  Technical Skills
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • In vivo physiological procedures
  • Molecular biology
  • Proficient with office computer applications
  • Willingness to work with rats

  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.
  





• 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 experience

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree required; biology or chemistry degree preferred

  Essential 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 preferred

  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.
  





• 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 experience

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree required; biology or chemistry degree preferred

  Essential 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 preferred

  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.
  





• 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 experience

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree required; biology or chemistry degree preferred

  Essential 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 preferred

  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.
  





• 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 experience

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree

  Essential 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 projects

  Technical 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.
  





• Research Assistant 4, Molecular Biology and Microbiology (Job 8866), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 11/04/09

  The 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 required

  Education/Licensing
  Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred

  Essential Skills
  Has knowledge of advanced concepts, practices, and procedures within cell-molecular biology, biochemistry and virology

  Technical 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.
  





• Research Assistant 3, Molecular Biology and Microbiology (Job 8860), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 11/03/09

  The 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 required

  Education/Licensing
  Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred

  Essential Skills
  Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within cell-molecular biology, biochemistry and virology

  Technical 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.
  





• 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 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.
  





• 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 preferred

  Education/Licensing
  Bachelor's degree

  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
  • Mouse breeding and genotyping experience.
  • High level of computer literacy is required
  • Molecular biology especially RNA work

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Cardiovascular Medicine (Job 8810), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 10/13/09

  Working 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 PCR

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Pharmacology (Job 8784), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 09/24/09

  Working 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 skills

  Technical 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.
  





• 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.
  





• 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 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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Pathology (Job 8767), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 09/21/09

  The 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 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.
  





• Research Assistant 1/Image Reader, Ophthalmology (Job 8765), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 09/17/09

  Working 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 processing

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Neurology (Job 8759), minimum hourly wage is $12.43 (part-time, 20 hours per week), posted 09/15/09

  This 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 preferred

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree required; an understanding of neurological, urological and/or psychiatric disorders strongly preferred

  Essential skills
  • Mastery of written and spoken English
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others
  • Must maintain a strong moral and ethical background

  Technical skills
  • Most techniques will be taught within the lab however experience with autonomic testing is an advantage

  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.
  





• 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
  • Organize data
  • Perform high throughput molecular assays

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Psychiatry (Job 8743), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 09/08/09

  Working 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 experience

  Experience
  Bachelor’s degree in psychology

  Essential 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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Gastroenterology (Job 8728), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 09/02/09

  Working 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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Family Medicine (Job 8706), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 08/13/09

  The 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 preferred

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree in a social science, public health or similar discipline; graduate degree preferred

  Essential skills
  • Dependable
  • Efficient and organized
  • Able to work effectively in a leadership role
  • Ability to follow written procedures and protocols precisely with limited supervision

  Technical 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) preferred

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Family Medicine (Job 8656), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 07/20/09

  The 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 preferred

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree in social science, public health or similar discipline required

  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

  Technical skills
  • Strong computer skills including Excel and SPSS required

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Pathology (Job 8619), minimum annual salary is $31,327, 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 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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Pathology (Job 8602), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 06/16/09

  Working 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 preferred

  Education/licensing
  Bachelor’s degree

  Essential skills
  • Organizational skills, able to prioritize work
  • Attention to details
  • Good communication skills

  Technical skills
  • Ability to independently plan experiments
  • Ability to maintain accurate notes and records of experiments

  External 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.
  





• Research Assistant 3, Pathology (Job No. 7778), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 06/12/09

  Revised 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 applications

  External 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.





• Research Assistant 2 -- Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Job 8565) minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 05/28/09

  Working 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 preferred

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 1, Pediatrics (Job 8547), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 05/13/09

  Working 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 fields

  Education
  Bachelor’s of Science degree required

  Essential Skills
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good organizational skills; able to budget time effectively
  • Able to do multiple tasks at the same time

  Technical 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

  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.
  





• Research Assistant 2, Pathology (Job 8523), minimum annual salary is $31,327, posted 05/01/09

  The 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
  • ELISA

  External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu

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• Research Assistant 1, Infectious Diseases (Job 8522), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 04/30/09

  Working 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 degree

  Essential 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 students

  Technical 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 system

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• Research Assistant 3, Ophthalmology (Job No. 7787), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 02/21/08

  Perform 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.

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