Research Technician I Ocaas Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Ocaas Lab within the Genes & Human Disease Research Program is hiring a Research Technician to contribute to projects focused on brain aging and neurodegeneration using molecular cellular and computational approaches in mouse models.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Animal colony management: breeding genotyping and maintaining accurate records.
Molecular and cellular biology: DNA/RNA extraction qPCR Western blotting and preparation of sequencing libraries.
Bioinformatics support: basic data organization and analysis of molecular datasets (training provided as needed).
Laboratory operations: maintaining supplies equipment and overall lab organization.

Additional skills and responsibilities may be developed to align with the evolving needs of the research program. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience in neuroscience research across experimental and computational domains.

Minimum Requirements
BS/BA degree in one of the biological sciences physics chemistry or related area or equivalent years of relevant lab experience.
Must be detail-oriented and 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.
Proficient in computing basic mathematical operations i.e. rate ratio percent molarity and unit conversion.
Strong organizational skills with ability to perform precise and accurate work when dealing with samples and chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with any of the following is also preferred but not required: mouse handling genotyping next-generation sequencing qPCR and/or data analyses.

Work Hours
Typically Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM.

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.