Research Technician - Sharpe Lab
Job in
Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, 73702, USA
Listed on 2026-07-12
Listing for:
University of California
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-12
Job specializations:
-
Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Clinical Research, Lab Tech / Assistant, Biomedical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Research Technician – Preclinical Behavior and Surgery Suite, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF)
Position:
Research Technician (Full time)
- Maintain and organize the Preclinical Behavior and Surgery Suite (60%): coordinate equipment schedules, train new users, maintain computers and supplies, ensure compliance with safety and animal use oversight, serve as liaison with animal care personnel.
- Perform mouse behavioral assays, maintain a mouse colony, and conduct mouse surgeries (40%); general lab duties including ordering supplies and reagents.
- Future growth opportunities include immunohistochemistry, survival surgeries on rodents (jugular catheter implantation, stereotaxic surgery).
- BS/BA in biological sciences, neuroscience, psychology, or equivalent lab experience.
- Experience with rodents, basic mouse handling, and common neuroscience laboratory practices.
- Advanced computer skills or ability to learn data acquisition, Microsoft Office, order processing, and data backup methods.
- Reliable, organized, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.
- Strong scientific rigor, critical thinking, and attention to detail in research activities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate within a team.
- Maintains highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism, contributing to a safe and supportive workplace culture.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant lab experience.
- Background in experimental psychology.
- Experience with animal behavioral training.
- Basic knowledge of Arduino hardware and programming.
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; behavioral studies may require work outside these hours.
Benefits- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Minimum 8 % company retirement contribution.
- Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Onsite café, free fitness center, and free parking.
- Relocation assistance for those located 50 miles outside Oklahoma City metro.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
#J-18808-LjbffrTo View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×