Research Technician I Varshney Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Varshney Lab is seeking a highly motivated independent and team-oriented Research Technician. Our group is dedicated to systematically validating candidate disease genes uncovered through genome-wide association and exome sequencing studies by generating and analyzing zebrafish disease models.

As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with zebrafish and apply cutting-edge genomic technologies including CRISPR genome editing high-throughput mutagenesis and large-scale phenotyping to uncover mechanisms of human disease. Our research spans genetics genomics molecular biology and developmental biology offering a dynamic and collaborative training environment.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelors 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 work well with diverse personalities is essential.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions short correspondence and protocols/procedures.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to compute basic mathematical operations i.e. rate ratio percent molarity and unit conversion.
Ability to organize and perform precise and accurate work when dealing with samples and chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with zebrafish.

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.