Research Technician III - Gorman Lab
Research Technician III - Gorman Lab
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Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Gorman Lab is seeking a Research Technician III responsible for performing research experiments and procedures according to standardized protocols and reports results. Receives instructions for each assignment and has the ability to implement the directions. Collects and presents data to Principal Investigator. Supports team to achieve goals. Expected to perform the following duties after appropriate training and time in the position.
Responsibilities will include:
- Basic cell culture procedures
- Maintaining mouse colonies
- Euthanizing animals and preparing tissue
- Preparing and maintaining common lab reagents
- Participation in lab and departmental meetings
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in one of the biological sciences or relevant field and five (5) years of relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic knowledge of routine technical/functional laboratory procedures.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Must be detail-oriented organized and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in biomedical research with immunology training which include degrees in but not limited to Immunology Pathology Microbiology Molecular Biology Virology Pathobiology Biostatistics Cell Biology or a related field with some immunology training or experience.
- Interest in autoimmunity and/or infectious disease.
- Experience with small animal models of autoimmunity or infectious diseases and/or with human immunology along with human specimens specifically peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
- Experience with Flow Cytometry.
- Experience with tissue culture techniques.
Work Hours
Typically Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm. However may include work outside these hours or overtime due to experimental setups.
OMRF Overview
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 Benefits
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 caf 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
