PREP Scholar

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Updated: 9 days ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has an opportunity for a motivated individual to provide technical support to faculty research investigators as a PREP scholar.  The individual will become incorporated into the research program of the individual faculty mentor.  This individual is expected to spend working hours in research under the direction of the faculty or other lab supervisor and to participate fully as a PREP Scholar in other coursework and development activities. 

Information on CWRU PREP is available at: https://case.edu/medicine/admissions-programs/postbaccalaureate-research-education-program

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Perform specific experiments under supervision. (65%)
  • Communicate research objectives, studies, and results. (10%)
  • Will have coursework and developmental activities. (20%)

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    NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

  • Assist with research report preparation. (4%)
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned (including PREP program activities). (1%)

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    CONTACTS

    Department: Regular contact with PREP director, weekly; PREP coordinator, weekly; PREP web technician, monthly; and PREP administrator, bi-monthly.

    University: Regular contact with faculty mentor (NIH funded investigator at the SOM, TBN) daily/weekly, immediate research project supervisor (maybe research assistant, postdoc, or graduate student) daily.

    External: Occasional contact with conference attendees when scholars travel to ABRCMS or other national conferences.

    Students: Weekly/daily contact – lab research, journal clubs, lab meetings, and department seminars.

     

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    No supervisory responsibility

     

    QUALIFICAITONS

    Experience: 0 to 3 months.  Applicants must be accepted in the CWRU PREP program in order to apply for this position.

    Education: High school education required; Bachelor’s degree required before start date.

     

    REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills: ability to work and communicate with various individuals within the department, school and university, and with individuals outside the university.  
  • Good organizational skills: ability to multi-task, prioritize and give attention to detail in order to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
  • Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to learn and apply new ideas, processes, policies, functions, etc. 
  • Ability to problem-solve as needed. 
  • Ability to follow-through on assigned projects and provide timely follow-up as needed. 
  • Technical competence with software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database applications, and with internet navigation.  Ability to learn and apply software programs and applications as needed.
  • Ability to meet consistent attendance.
  • Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

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    WORKING CONDITIONS

    General laboratory environment.  May be exposed to animals, infectious agent, radioactive materials, chemicals and bloodborne pathogens. Personal protective equipment maybe required and provided to limit exposure to hazards including lab coat, gloves and googles.

     

    In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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    In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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