Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Our research program consists of a robust clinical, translational, and fundamental laboratory-based research that focuses on the skeletal muscle metabolic responses during chronic diseases including liver disease. Muscle loss is consistently observed in patients with chronic liver disease and other end stage organ diseases and adversely affects clinical outcomes.

As a Research Student, you will work closely with research personnel and actively participate in a structured learning experience in the laboratory or clinical research setting. During this experience, you will gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, clinical settings, data collection and analysis and/or other related skills to explore careers in biomedical and/or clinical research.
 
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
• Has been accepted or is enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and professionalism.
• Is eager to learn and receive feedback.
• Has decisive judgement and critical thinking skills.
 
As a Research Student I, you will work in a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn, and grow. You’ll remain professionally challenged as you shape the career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at Cleveland Clinic. 

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Under direct supervision, student may conduct research in the laboratories and/or clinical setting
• Under direct supervision, student may perform data collection and analysis.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be accepted/enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student.
• This position is NOT applicable to anyone who has completed all requirements for an undergraduate degree/diploma.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Languages:

Certifications:

• NA

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• None required.
• Students with previous research laboratory experience are often preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal physical requirements include good near visual acuity and color acuity.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.