Research Technician - Zhao Lab

CAREERS AT OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

For multiple consecutive years, Foundation employees have voted OMRF among “Oklahoma’s Top Workplaces.”

The Zhao lab in the Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program (ACI) at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is looking for a full-time Research Technician. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to begin a career in science and/or medicine. The individual is expected to perform routine laboratory procedures according to standardized protocols and report results.

The individual receives detailed instructions on assignments and regular supervision.

Research projects in the Zhao lab are centered around the regulatory mechanisms for T cell development and functions important for therapeutics against autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, and cancers. The individual will receive training in state-of-the-art immunology, genetics, molecular biology, and developmental biology techniques. The individual will have opportunities to work with a team on significant projects or lead independent projects.

• Helping maintain mouse colony
• Preparing common buffer/solutions
• Assisting senior researchers with complex experiments utilizing cellular immunology and other tools

• Bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area, or equivalent years of relevant lab experience.
• Should be familiar with lab techniques.
• Apply developing knowledge to coordinate day-to-day work, complete a variety of detailed tasks and assignments.
• Basic knowledge of Internet software, order processing system, database and Microsoft Office software.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and protocols/procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical operations, i.e., rate, ratio, percent, molarity, and unit conversion.
• Must be highly motivated, conscientious, and highly dependable.
• Must have effective communication skills with the ability to exchange ideas and procedures with coworkers and other labs.

• Course work in genetics, cell, and molecular biology, and/or immunology are desired.
• Previous laboratory experience in any of these areas is desired.
• The ideal candidate will have an excellent record of scholarship and communication skills.

Typically Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5:30PM.

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 collective commitment to our mission, “…so that more may live longer, healthier lives.”

Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our onsite café, 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.

Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.