Laboratory Technician (Part-Time)

Position Overview and Responsibilities
The James Lab () is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to contribute to projects designed to deconstruct the drivers of autoimmune disease at the molecular level in both preclinical and advanced disease states. Studies characterizing the immune cells and their responses against pathogens and autoreactive responses at the cellular and tissue levels using high-dimensional profiling. Duties will include both basic and advanced cell and molecular biology techniques such as Luminex and Olink biomarker assays in addition to ELISAs Western blotting single cell techniques including multi-parameter flow cytometry high-dimensional mass cytometry (CyTOF) imaging mass cytometry (Hyperion) and single cell transcriptomics proteomics and repertoire using the latest 10X genomics platforms.

Minimum Qualifications
Highly organized and meticulous to ensure accuracy of data collection and analyses with a willingness to learn new analytic approaches and initiative to solve problems.
Basic knowledge of routine technical/functional procedures and basic computer skills to include knowledge of internet software order processing system and Microsoft Offices software.
Must be detail-oriented and work as a team player with the ability to read and comprehend instructions short correspondence and memos.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is necessary.
Excellent organization oral and written communication skills are required.
Must be professional team-oriented and personable.

Preferred Qualifications
Strong GPA and interest in biomedical research.
Hands-on experience with data analyses highly preferred. Candidates interested in pursuing graduate school or medical school are welcome to apply.
Familiarity with Windows Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Access) robotics image analysis such as ImageJ Halo Visiopharm data analytics and data visualization using R and Python or other software such as Prism is preferred.

Work Hours
Part-time role with hours ranging from 10 to 28 per week.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.