Research Student II Post Baccalaureate - Matsuoka Lab

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OHFull-timePosted Mar 23, 2026

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Job Description

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Groundbreaking discoveries happen every day at Cleveland Clinic, where our teams are dedicated to advancing innovative treatments and interventions that improve health, patient support, and access to quality care. As a Research Student II Post Baccalaureate for the Matsuoka Lab, you will work closely with research personnel and actively participate in a structured learning experience in laboratory or clinical research settings. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, data collection and analysis, and other related skills, providing valuable exposure to careers in biomedical and clinical research.

Read more about the Matsuoka Lab: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/neurosciences/matsuoka/

A caregiver in this role works days from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:
• Learn laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects in a laboratory or clinical setting.
• Learn how to record and analyze data related to research experiments or data sets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
• Undergraduate degree
• May be accepted/enrolled in an accredited college or university as a medical student, MA/MS student or other graduate program students (EXCLUDES students in a PhD program)
• This position is NOT applicable to anyone who has completed all requirements for master’s or other advanced degrees

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
• Students with previous clinical research or research laboratory experience

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.
• Ability to distinguish color.
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.00

Maximum hourly: $150.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree
  • May be accepted/enrolled in an accredited college or university as a medical student, MA/MS student or other graduate program students (EXCLUDES students in a PhD program)
  • This position is NOT applicable to anyone who has completed all requirements for master’s or other advanced degrees
  • 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
  • Ability to distinguish color
  • Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
  • Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
  • May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc
  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Benefits

  • Minimum hourly: $15.00
  • Maximum hourly: $150.00
  • The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires
  • The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • As a Research Student II Post Baccalaureate for the Matsuoka Lab, you will work closely with research personnel and actively participate in a structured learning experience in laboratory or clinical research settings
  • In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, data collection and analysis, and other related skills, providing valuable exposure to careers in biomedical and clinical research
  • A caregiver in this role works days from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
  • A caregiver who excels in this role will:
  • Learn laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects in a laboratory or clinical setting
  • Learn how to record and analyze data related to research experiments or data sets
  • Other duties as assigned


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