Research Assistant 1 - Biomedical Engineering (One-year term) - #14966
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OHResearch$17.65/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Research Assistant 1 performs research in medical and related technical areas under moderate supervision, supporting DoD-funded projects. The role operates blood analysis and cell culture platforms, conducts experiments and data acquisition, and prepares technical reports and slides. It also maintains experiment records and equipment and orders laboratory supplies. The position requires a bachelor's degree in science or engineering with 0–1 year of experience, or an associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program with 0–2 years of experience.
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POSITION OBJECTIVE Working under moderate supervision, the Research Assistant 1 will perform research work in medical and related technical areas. The research assistant will operate blood analysis and cell culture platforms associated with executing project tasks in DoD-funded projects. The research assistant will execute experiments, carry out data acquisition, and prepare technical reports and slides. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Perform research work in medical and related technical areas involving the use of l ab skills including blood characterization and cell culture experiments. (60%) 2. Conduct analysis of blood or plasma samples in appropriate diagnostic and microfluidic platforms. (15%) 3. Record results for a particular experiment or closely related series of experiments and carry out data acquisition. (10%) 4. Maintain records of experiments. Prepare scientific reports and slides. (6%) 5. Maintain test equipment utilized in experiments. Assist with equipment maintenance. Order laboratory supplies. (6%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform other duties as assigned. (3%) CONTACTS Department: Daily contact with supervisor to discuss research and maintain workflow. University: Occasional contact with other departments to share information. External: Limited or no contact with vendors to exchange information. Students: Frequent contact with student employees to exchange information. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no direct supervision of staff employees. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in science or engineering (including BME) and 0 to 1 year of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 0 to 2 years of experience required. REQUIRED SKILLS 1. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. 2. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. 3. Ability to operate laboratory equipment. 4. Ability to demonstrate successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest. 5. Willingness to learn and work with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies. 6. Ability to meet consistent attendance. 7. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face. WORKING CONDITIONS General laboratory environment. May have exposure to hazards. Will need Chemical and Safety training; Will need Blood-bourne Pathogen training. Personal protective equipment, including lab coat, gloves and goggles, will be provided to limit exposure to hazards. Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary for this position at the time of its posting. The starting wage rate is $17.65 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data. Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess. Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All app
How this job compares
Set against the 857 open Research Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$17.65/hr
- US median$18–24/hr316 hourly ranges
This rate, $17.65/hr, is 16% below the US median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Research Assistant hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 14 open Research Assistant jobs in Ohio and 857 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 167 postings).
- Education
- 199 of the 857 open Research Assistant jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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