Laboratory Technician; Part-Time Ocaas Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Ocaas Lab is seeking a part time Laboratory Technician to assist with tissue sectioning and related laboratory tasks This position is ideal for an undergraduate student interested in biomedical research medicine or graduate professional school who is looking to gain hands on laboratory experience Responsibilities will include Preparing and sectioning tissue samples using standard laboratory techniques

Assisting with organization labeling and tracking of tissue specimens

Maintaining accurate and meticulous records of samples and procedures

Supporting general laboratory organization and routine lab maintenance

Following established protocols and safety procedures

Working closely with lab members and taking direction from supervisors

Excellent organizational skills

Reliable self driven and highly attentive to detail

Able to follow instructions take direction and keep meticulous records

Team oriented personable and able to work well with diverse personalities

Detail oriented and able to work independently as well as part of a team Excellent oral and written communication skills

Availability to work at least 20 hours per week during the regular workweek Monday through Friday

Student with an interest in biomedical research medical school or related health science careers

Interest in gaining hands on laboratory experience

Basic knowledge of routine laboratory procedures

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Prior laboratory experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided

Flexible part time hours

Founded in 1946 the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation OMRF is among the nations 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 Alzheimers disease cancer lupus multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular disease OMRF follows an innovative cross disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nations 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