Research Technician I

Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation's oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist.

Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.


Responsibilities
The Lupu Lab studies the processes that control blood clotting at the point where the blood and vessel walls interact, with focus on diseases of the cardiovascular system. We utilize models and techniques in genetics, microscopy, molecular and cell biology, and biochemistry. This position involves performing experiments utilizing various techniques, analyzing data, and contributing to laboratory management and oversight. The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to perform, or be willing to learn, the following tasks:

- Routine technical duties: DNA and RNA extraction, gene expression, microscopy, cell culture, ELISA, working with human and animal cells and tissues. The candidate will be expected to document procedures in a complete and accurate fashion and collect and organize data into tabular and graphical format.

- Laboratory maintenance duties: preparation of culture media, reagents and solutions; autoclaving; ordering, stocking and recording lab supplies; assisting with maintaining equipment and lab reagent inventories.

- Support duties include assisting faculty, post-docs and students in the development and execution of new research procedures and techniques.


Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree typically in one of the biological sciences and/or equivalent years of relevant laboratory experience. Prior lab experience is required.- Basic knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office.- Detail-oriented with strong written and interpersonal communication skills.- Ability to work independently after training.- Ability to understand and follow instructions, protocols, and procedures.- Capable of writing routine reports and handling basic math operations (e.g., rate, ratio, percent, molarity, unit conversion).- Proficient in organizing and performing precise work with samples and chemicals.- Able to communicate effectively to present ideas and data to supervisors and suggest improvements.- Ability to collaborate and exchange ideas with co-workers and other labs.


To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1740/research-technician/job?in_iframe=1

OMRF’s excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.



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