Temporary Laboratory Technician – Jeffries Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Jeffries Lab is looking for a summer Laboratory Technician. This position is in the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology department and will provide motivated students the opportunity to assist with research studies directed towards understanding the mechanisms of osteoarthritis.

Duties may include:

• handling of patient samples
• performing a variety of cell culture and molecular biology techniques
• extraction, analysis, and presentation of data

• Strong interest in biomedical research
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be team-oriented, personable and able to deal with diverse personalities
• Must be able to take direction, follow instructions and keep meticulous records
• Must be reliable and self-driven with a high attention to detail
• Basic computer skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Entry level position; however individuals with previous technician experience will be considered
• Previous experience included molecular biology such as DNA purification, restriction cloning, PCR, site-directed mutagenesis, and/or RNA handling
• Exposure to a clinical environment

Approximately 20 hours per week.

Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation's oldest and 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 collective commitment to our mission so that more may live longer healthier lives.

Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.