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  • Dental Assistant 2, Faculty Practice, School of Dental Medicine (Job 8906), minimum hourly wage is $12.43, posted 11/20/09

    This position will assist the Faculty Dentists in preparing and achieving patient evaluations before establishing a treatment plan suitable for a specific patient. Four handed dental assisting and experience with dental radiology is necessary. This position would fill in at the reception desk during coordinators absence and during lunch as necessary.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience
    1-3 years dental assisting experience

    Education/licensing
    • Dental Assistant Certification
    • Current Radiology Certificate
    • CPR Certification - Annually

    Essential skills
    Must have firm knowledge of dental materials and instruments. Working knowledge of Softdent computer software is a plus. Basic knowledge of insurance codes and forms. Must be able to work in a fast paced office. Use of good organizational skills, mature, excellent judgment and a strong sense of responsibility; display initiative.

    Technical skills
    • Pouring and trimming of models, familiar with cleaning of dental units and x-ray developer.
    • Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. to transport instruments and material.

    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.



  • Technician 1, Gastroenterology (Job 8884), minimum hourly wage is $10.66, posted 11/12/09

    Working under close supervision in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) lab collect, store, and label serum samples for the new IBD database project.
    • Enter information into the IBD database
    • May do some inventory control, ordering, and recording of experiments
    • May operate single controls on equipment and make light repairs
    • Perform housekeeping tasks

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience
    0 to 3 months of related experience required.

    Education/licensing
    High school education 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.



  • Technician 1, Husbandry, Animal Resource Center (Job 8851), minimum hourly wage is $10.30, posted 11/03/09

    The technician performs duties involved in the care of experimental animals according to established protocols. Perform technical services according to specific instructions regarding administration of special diets, water and any other special needs.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience
    0 to 3 months of related experience required, preferably in laboratory animal facility.

    Education/Licensing
    Requires high school education

    Essential skills
    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
    • Must pass physical examination, including tuberculin test and/or chest x-ray (to be repeated periodically).

    Technical skills
    Prefer basic 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.



  • Laboratory Technician 2, Pathology (Job 8813), minimum hourly wage is $11.68, posted 10/13/09

    Working under frequent 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
    1 to 1 ½ years experience with animal handling is critical

    Education/licensing
    High school education required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

    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 techiques (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.



  • Animal Technician 1 (Cagewash), Animal Resource Center (Job 8717), minimum hourly wage is $10.30, posted 08/24/09

    The technician 1 performs duties involved in the filling, washing and cleaning of cages, bottles and materials in the animal facility. Performs technical services according to specific instructions regarding cage and cage washer repair and preventative maintenance.
    Animal husbandry staff must enjoy working with and care for animals and appreciate the value of animals in research. The staff serves a critical role in maintaining the health and well-being of Case’s research animals and therefore play a vital role in supporting Case’s research animals and therefore play a vital role in supporting Case’s research programs. Case’s animal facilities are accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) and is managed according to the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals” appropriate Federal Animal Welfare Regulations, and the Public Health Service “Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.”

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience
    0 to 3 months of previous experience in laboratory animal facility required. The employee will receive regular on-the-job training in responsibilities and in recognizing basic signs of animal health, chemical safety, microbiologic and physical hazards associated with the workplace, and handling of animal waste materials.

    Education/licensing
    • High school education required.
    • The employee will be encourage and assisted in obtaining certification through the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) and in obtaining more advanced certification and will be recognized for the achievement.

    Essential skills
    • In order to fulfill the employee’s obligations under the policies and regulations that govern animal care, the employee must be observant of issues that might impact the animals’ health and well-being. He/she should be capable of conducting repetitive tasks consistently and in accordance with standard procedures. He/she must be willing to maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness and utilize protective gear to protect the health the animals.
    • Must be able to lift 60 lb.
    • Must pass physical examination, including tuberculin test and/or chest x-ray (to be repeated periodically).


    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.



  • Dental Assistant 1, Advanced Education in General Dentistry (Job 8711), minimum hourly wage is $11.14, posted 08/18/09

    This position is to assist the faculty and resident dentists in the Advance Education in General Dentistry in treating patients with cases that are complex or patients that are medically compromised. This position also supervises outside colleges/technical schools dental assistants during their internship in the department.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience
    3-6 months dental assisting experience.

    Education and/or licensing
    High School diploma. Dental Assistant certification. Current radiology license. CPR certification-annually.

    Essential skills
    Basic knowledge of computer software. Basic knowledge of insurance codes and forms.


    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.



  • Technician 1, Dermatology (Job 8647), minimum hourly wage is $10.30, posted 07/15/09

    Perform routine tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Work under close supervision.
    • Set up specified laboratory equipment according to detailed specifications
    • Prepare lab solutions
    • Feed animals, clean, maintain cages
    • Maintain records
    • May do some inventory control, ordering, and recording of experiments
    • May operate single controls on equipment and make light repairs
    • Perform housekeeping tasks

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience
    0 to 3 months of related experience required.

    Education/licensing
    High school education 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.



  • Laboratory Technician 2, Pathology (Job 8308), minimum hourly rate is $11.68, posted 06/25/09

    Revised

    The Lab Technician 2 will be responsible for maintenance of mice colony, genotyping, animal handling, dissection, organ harvesting, injections, and other assigned laboratory animal procedures.

    • Perform laboratory experiments in the time allowed by following the procedures established in the laboratory or by following the laboratory manuals with attention to the detail in the areas defined below
    • Cell and molecular biology techniques, which include but not limited to plasmid preparation, PCR, electrophoresis, construction of recombinant DNA, extraction of nucleic acids from cultured cells or organs or organisms, propagation of animal cells, and other tissue cultured related procedures, immunoblotting, flow cytometry, and microbiological techniques such as transformation and preparation of competent cells.
    • Collect data and maintain accurate records
    • Data analysis under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or other laboratory staff
    • Procure laboratory reagents and other supplies

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience
    1 to 1½ years experience in a research laboratory required; prior experience in animal handling is required.

    Education/licensing
    High school education required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

    Essential skills
    Motivated to learn and perform molecular biology research

    Technical skills
    Must be proficient with cell and molecular biology techniques


    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.



  • Laboratory Technician 4, Pathology (Job 8515), minimum hourly wage is $16.06, posted 06/09/09

    Reposted 6/9/09

    The successful candidate will be responsible for the Histology lab operations and will monitor technical and quality assurance activities, and maintain lab adherence of all applicable regulatory CLIA, OSHA, EPA and CDC standards.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience
    Five to eight years of work experience. Histology experience required.

    Education/licensing
    High school education required; Bachelor’s degree in science desired; preferably in biology, biochemistry, or molecular biology. Graduate of a certified histology school and/or ASCP certified preferred.

    Essential skills
    • Must be well organized and capable of setting priorities while maintaining consistent attention to accuracy and quality
    • Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and be a team player
    • Must be motivated and seek ways for continuing improvement
    • Punctuality and good attendance required

    Technical skills
    Histochemistry, slide cutting and staining, paraffin embedding

    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.



  • Dental Assistant 1, Orthodontics (Job 8380), minimum hourly rate is $11.14 (part-time, 25 hours per week), posted 03/10/09

    Revised

    This position will support the residents and faculty in the department of Orthodontics clinic. Primary duties will include clinical dental assisting and front reception desk support.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience
    3 months to 1 year of dental assisting experience, Orthodontic assisting preferred

    Education and/or licensing
    • High School diploma.
    • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or training equivalent, current State of Ohio Radiology certification.
    • Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), renewed annually.

    Essential skills
    • Basic knowledge of insurance codes and forms.
    • Must be aware of and use appropriate positioning techniques when working with patients and students during clinical procedures.

    Technical skills
    Basic knowledge of computer software.


    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.



  • Technician 3, Center for Clinical Investigation (Job 8347), minimum hourly rate is $12.43 (part-time, 18.75 hours per week), posted 12/11/08

    Working under limited supervision, the technician will assist with the collection, processing, and analysis of sleep tests of children and adults. The incumbent will work in a large NIH-funded Sleep Research Center involved with assuring that research quality sleep studies are collected and scored using rigorous, standardized and highly reliable approaches, and data from these studies are reported to the NIH and collaborating investigators on a regular basis. Among the studies supported are the Randomized Controlled Study Of Adenotonsillectomy for Childhood Sleep Apnea, Asthma and Nocturnal Hypoxemia in Sickle Cell Anemia Study and the Hispanic Community Health Study, the largest study of minority health ever conducted in the US. Work on industry-sponsored studies may also be encountered using the same rigorous standards.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience
    2 to 3 years prior experience in assessment of sleep disorders and polysomnography.

    Education/Licensing
    • High school education required.
    • Training in an accredited EEG or PSG program or respiratory therapist certification strongly preferred (and may substitute for experience).
    • Board registry, or registry-eligible, in polysomnology or other arm of electroneuro-diagnostics is strongly preferred (and may substitute for experience).

    Essential skills
    • Ability to learn new scoring procedures, and strictly follow AASM and NIH guidelines for study collection, interpretation and analysis.
    • Ability to maintain very high levels of data collection and scoring reliability.
    • Meticulous ability to follow scoring guidelines and to troubleshoot data and reports.
    • Well-organized, efficient, and dependable.
    • Completely knowledgeable in Recbschaffen and Kales Scoring Rules, and the American Sleep Disorders Association Guidelines for Arousal Detection.
    • Ability to effectively communicate study findings and work collaboratively with technicians nationally and local staff.
    • Ability to apply multiple electrodes and sensors for collection of physiological data is per EEC and PSO guidelines.

    Technical skills
    • Must understand the technical operation of polysomnographic equipment and sophisticated computers for data acquisition, troubleshooting, and analysis.
    • Expertise in analyzing multichannel polysomnograms and polysomonographic report generation.
    • Expertise in polysomnographic scoring, interpretation, and report generation.


    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.



  • Technician 2, Gastroenterology (Job 8327), minimum hourly rate is $11.68, posted 11/25/08

    Research opportunity in the inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) laboratory. Performing mouse modeling and resection experiments along with routine tests for diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Work under frequent supervision.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience
    1 to 1½ years of related experience required.

    Education/licensing
    High school education 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 copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.

    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.



  • Dental Assistant 2, Oral Surgery (Job 8207), minimum hourly rate is $12.43, posted 09/16/08

    This position is to assist the Faculty and Resident Dentists in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with day-to-day operations of the clinical department.

    Requirements: Experience -- 1 to 3 years dental assisting experience. Oral Surgery experience preferred. Education and/or licensing -- High School diploma; Certified Dental Assistant; Current radiology license; CPR certification-annually. Essential skills -- Must have strong organizational skills. This position requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a diverse population. Excellent communication skills both verbally and written. Technical skills -- Strong understanding of dental computer software. Working knowledge of insurance codes and forms.

    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.