Cleveland Clinic
Shared Laboratory Resource Specialist III – Imaging Core Histologist
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Shared Laboratory Resource Specialist III – Imaging Core Histologist
The Cleveland Clinic’s Research and Innovation and Education Institute is a core component of the institution’s mission, focused on advancing medical knowledge and patient care through research, education, and translating scientific discoveries into practical applications. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.
The histology section of the Imaging Core provides 33 specialized services, including tissue processing, sectioning, and a wide range of routine and special stains. As a Shared Laboratory Resources Specialist III, you will perform a variety of laboratory activities at a high scientific complexity level, serving as a key resource for operations and research customers. You will provide training and guidance on proper procedures and SOPs, maintain equipment, and complete special projects as assigned. You will also create amendments to existing SOPs and develop new SOPs as needed. This position requires consistently demonstrating advanced knowledge of protocols, guiding principles, and the ability to apply them to complex experiments with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Working days are from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with flexible start and end times.
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in training of other employees in proper procedures or SOPs, equipment maintenance, and other duties, including special projects as assigned.
Demonstrate proficient and advanced knowledge of protocols and guiding principles and apply them to experiments.
Draft amendments to SOPs and create drafts of new SOPs.
Perform the required standard operating procedures of the Core Research Facility with minimal supervision.
Operate or guide Core users in utilizing the facility’s specialized equipment and services in support of user needs.
Ensure smooth flow and quality of daily work within the lab and ensure compliance with Institute, sponsor, and federal rules and regulations.
Plan, conduct, and evaluate experiments and assays or other activities of varying and/or high scientific complexity.
Calculate, record, compile, analyze, report, and interpret data.
Perform quality assurance on all assigned activities per procedures or SOPs.
Enter services for billing purposes with accuracy in the Core Facility’s automated service/billing system when applicable.
Assist with invoicing clients for services rendered.
Maintain established laboratory inventories and order materials as necessary.
Prepare and operate equipment for experiments, assays, measurements, etc.
Maintain instrumentation and equipment used in services provided by the Core Facility.
Maintain and perform basic equipment repairs in compliance with manufacturer and Institute guidelines.
Troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment problems.
Clean and perform general maintenance on equipment.
Execute and facilitate delivery of specialized services.
Assist with specimen processing, embedding, cutting, and staining tissues, both paraffin and frozen.
Provide inexperienced histology users with basic information about specimen preparation, staining methods, and staining interpretation.
Provide essential back‑up, keeping the histology service running when the senior histologist is absent.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field and two years of experience.
OR High School Diploma and eight years of directly related experience.
OR Associate degree and six years of experience.
OR Master’s Degree in an appropriate scientific field.
Certification in an appropriate field may be required per department or core protocol within one year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s in relevant scientific field.
Detailed knowledge and experience with histology methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
Comfortable working with animals and humans.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range Minimum hourly: $22.85
Maximum hourly: $34.85
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The histology section of the Imaging Core provides 33 specialized services, including tissue processing, sectioning, and a wide range of routine and special stains. As a Shared Laboratory Resources Specialist III, you will perform a variety of laboratory activities at a high scientific complexity level, serving as a key resource for operations and research customers. You will provide training and guidance on proper procedures and SOPs, maintain equipment, and complete special projects as assigned. You will also create amendments to existing SOPs and develop new SOPs as needed. This position requires consistently demonstrating advanced knowledge of protocols, guiding principles, and the ability to apply them to complex experiments with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Working days are from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with flexible start and end times.
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in training of other employees in proper procedures or SOPs, equipment maintenance, and other duties, including special projects as assigned.
Demonstrate proficient and advanced knowledge of protocols and guiding principles and apply them to experiments.
Draft amendments to SOPs and create drafts of new SOPs.
Perform the required standard operating procedures of the Core Research Facility with minimal supervision.
Operate or guide Core users in utilizing the facility’s specialized equipment and services in support of user needs.
Ensure smooth flow and quality of daily work within the lab and ensure compliance with Institute, sponsor, and federal rules and regulations.
Plan, conduct, and evaluate experiments and assays or other activities of varying and/or high scientific complexity.
Calculate, record, compile, analyze, report, and interpret data.
Perform quality assurance on all assigned activities per procedures or SOPs.
Enter services for billing purposes with accuracy in the Core Facility’s automated service/billing system when applicable.
Assist with invoicing clients for services rendered.
Maintain established laboratory inventories and order materials as necessary.
Prepare and operate equipment for experiments, assays, measurements, etc.
Maintain instrumentation and equipment used in services provided by the Core Facility.
Maintain and perform basic equipment repairs in compliance with manufacturer and Institute guidelines.
Troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment problems.
Clean and perform general maintenance on equipment.
Execute and facilitate delivery of specialized services.
Assist with specimen processing, embedding, cutting, and staining tissues, both paraffin and frozen.
Provide inexperienced histology users with basic information about specimen preparation, staining methods, and staining interpretation.
Provide essential back‑up, keeping the histology service running when the senior histologist is absent.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field and two years of experience.
OR High School Diploma and eight years of directly related experience.
OR Associate degree and six years of experience.
OR Master’s Degree in an appropriate scientific field.
Certification in an appropriate field may be required per department or core protocol within one year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s in relevant scientific field.
Detailed knowledge and experience with histology methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
Comfortable working with animals and humans.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range Minimum hourly: $22.85
Maximum hourly: $34.85
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