Laboratory Technician - James Lab (Temporary)

Position Overview and Responsibilities
The James Lab is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to contribute to projects designed to deconstruct the drivers of autoimmune disease at the molecular level in both preclinical and advanced disease states. Studies characterizing the immune cells and their responses against pathogens and autoreactive responses at the cellular and tissue levels using high-dimensional profiling.

Responsibilities will include:

• Performing both basic and advanced cell and molecular biology techniques
• Conducting biomarker assays, including Luminex and Olink, as well as ELISAs and Western blotting
• Applying single-cell techniques, including multi-parameter flow cytometry
• Utilizing high-dimensional mass cytometry (CyTOF) and imaging mass cytometry (Hyperion)
• Supporting and executing single-cell sequencing workflows, including:
  • Transcriptomics
  • Proteomics
  • Immune repertoire analysis
• Working with and maintaining 10X Genomics platforms for single-cell applications

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly organized and meticulous to ensure accuracy of data collection and analyses with a willingness to learn new analytic approaches and initiative to solve problems.
• Basic knowledge of routine technical/functional procedures and basic computer skills to include knowledge of internet software, order processing system, and Microsoft Offices software.
• Must be detail-oriented and work as a team player with the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is necessary.
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must be professional, team-oriented, and personable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong GPA and interest in biomedical research.
• Hands-on experience with data analyses highly preferred. Candidates interested in pursuing graduate school or medical school are welcome to apply.
• Familiarity with Windows Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), robotics, image analysis such as ImageJ, Halo, Visiopharm, data analytics and data visualization using R and Python, or other software such as Prism is preferred.

Work Hours
Flexible full or part-time hours, typically Monday through Friday, between 8:30AM to 5PM. Summer positions typically are from the beginning of June to the end of July.

OMRF Overview:
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation’s 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 Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation’s 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.