Assistant/Associate Staff Scientist

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 Rice Lab is hiring a Staff Scientist to perform and direct projects on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease and normal brain function using cellular and mouse models. A particular focus of the lab is on the biology of the Amyloid Precursor Protein.

The candidate should have several years of experience in molecular and cellular neuroscience. Experience working with mice and performing behavioral experiments is preferred. The successful candidate should be able to design and conduct molecular experiments, perform mouse studies, prepare reports and papers for publication, communicate research in poster and oral presentations at relevant conferences, and assist with grant writing. The candidate will also have general lab organizational and mouse colony management responsibilities and assist in guiding and training graduate students, postdocs, and lab staff. Finally, the candidate must always act in a highly ethical manner in regard to obtaining and analyzing data as well as the appropriate treatment of lab animals.


Qualifications
Ph.D. in a biological science, chemistry, physics or other relevant area, M.D., or equivalent AND a minimum of three (3) years postdoctoral experience.


To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1741/assistant-staff-scientist/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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