Laboratory Technician (Part-Time) Yoon Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Yoon Lab is looking for a highly motivated organized responsible person who will play a key role in achieving the mission of the lab. Using Drosophila (fruit fly) we aim to discover cellular and molecular mechanisms how metabolic dysfunctions cause human diseases including neurological diseases and cancer. We utilize variety of approaches including genetics metabolomics biochemistry cell and molecular biology as well as confocal and electron microscopy. Our group is located in a newly renovated lab space and is a member of the rapidly growing Functional and Chemical Genomics Program at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in Oklahoma City Oklahoma.

Responsibilities will include:
Conducting genetic experiments and maintaining Drosophila stocks
Conducting basic molecular biology experiments such as PCR and cloning
Detailed documentation of experiments and results
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Basic knowledge of routine technical/functional procedures.
Basic computer skills to include knowledge of Internet software order processing system and Microsoft Office software.
Must be detail-oriented and work as a team player.
Ability to record detailed procedures and results.

Preferred Qualifications
Professional relevant lab experience.
Familiarity with pipetting technique and calculation of solution concentrations/dilutions.

Work Hours
Part-time hours around two days per week. Typical weekly average of 15-20 hours.

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.