Postbaccalaureate Research Scholar Rankin Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in experimental design lab techniques and data analysis
• Individualized guidance from faculty mentors through daily interactions and weekly meetings
• Additional mentoring from senior graduate students and postdoctoral scientists for graduate school and/or scientific careers
• Opportunities to present research at local and national meetings and contribute to peer-reviewed publications

• Learning to use molecular genetics techniques cell free extracts live-cell imaging and protein purification in research experiments
• Conducting experiments with guidance from a senior scientist to explore chromosome dynamics
• Maintenance of detailed digital records
• Preparation and maintenance of laboratory stocks including media solutions and reagents

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in biological sciences physics chemistry or related area
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working as part of a supportive collaborative team
• Eagerness to learn new techniques and the ability to work independently once trained
• Willingness to work with live animals (frogs)

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.