About the role#
As a Research Student II in the Fawzi Lab, you will participate in a structured learning experience focused on laboratory research. You will work directly with research personnel to support Dr. Fawzi’s NIH R01-funded projects regarding age-related macular degeneration and ischemic retinal diseases. This position provides hands-on training in laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, and data analysis to help prepare you for a career in biomedical or clinical research.
What you'll do#
- Collect, process, and prepare tissue for cryosectioning.
- Assist with immunohistological tissue labeling.
- Perform molecular and biochemical techniques such as PCR, qPCR, immunostaining, and Western blotting.
- Record and analyze data from research experiments and data sets.
- Learn and apply laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects.
What you'll need#
- An undergraduate degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
- Previous research laboratory experience in a science or healthcare-related setting.
- Current enrollment or acceptance as a medical student, MA/MS student, or other graduate student (excluding PhD programs).
- Please note that this position is not open to individuals who have already completed all requirements for a master’s or other advanced degree.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Schedule: Days, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- This is a paid position.
About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a not-for-profit academic medical center based in Cleveland, Ohio. It integrates hospital care with research and education across various medical specialties. The organization operates facilities in Northeast Ohio and maintains locations in international markets including Abu Dhabi, Canada, Florida, and London. It employs over 50,000 people.
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