Research Technician IIIIII Srinivasan Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Srinivasan Laboratory at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is recruiting a motivated Research Technician to study the development and disease mechanisms of lymphatic vessels and cardiovascular valves.

Our research addresses diseases including lymphedema aortic stenosis mitral valve prolapse venous valve dysfunction thrombosis and inflammatory disorders. We use multidisciplinary approaches including genetically engineered mouse models advanced imaging molecular and cellular biology biochemistry single-cell and spatial transcriptomics and bioinformatics.

Successful candidates will have opportunities to develop independent research directions learn new experimental and computational approaches present their work at scientific meetings and contribute to high-impact publications.

Selected Publications

• Cha et al. Genes & Development (2016)
• Geng et al. JCI Insight (2020)
• Chen et al. Development (2020)
• Ho et al. Circulation Research (2023)
• Geng et al. Journal of Experimental Medicine (2025)

More information: to Apply
In addition to applying online please send the following to Sathish Srinivasan Ph.D. at :
CV
Brief description of research experience interests and career goals
Contact information for three references

Candidate Profile

Relevant backgrounds include Cell Biology Developmental Biology Vascular Biology Molecular Biology Biochemistry Genetics Immunology or Bioinformatics. Experience with mouse models imaging genomics or computational analysis is desirable but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a biological science or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant laboratory experience.
• Ability and willingness to handle laboratory mice including breeding maintenance and procedures as needed.
• Basic proficiency with computers including internet browsing order processing systems and Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Ability to comprehend instructions follow protocols and perform precise accurate work when handling samples and chemicals.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to compute basic mathematical operations such as rates ratios percentages molarity and unit conversions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for documenting procedures summarizing data and collaborating effectively with team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with laboratory mice PCR genotyping histology microscopy and molecular biology techniques are highly desirable.

Work Hours

Work hours are typically Monday Friday 8:30am 5pm.

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.