| Location | Oklahoma City, OK |
Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Yu Lab at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician. This position is ideal for an undergraduate student interested in biomedical research, medicine, or graduate/professional school who is looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience.
We are part of the Cardiovascular Biology Research Program at OMRF. Our research focuses on the interface between cellular metabolism and vascular biology. Specifically, we aim to elucidate the crosstalk between metabolic programs and angiogenic signaling events and to understand the involvement of cellular metabolism in the pathogenesis of vascular diseases. Multidisciplinary strategies will be employed, ranging from novel genetically modified mouse models to cutting-edge systems biology tools, including metabolomics and single-cell transcriptome analysis.
The Laboratory Technician will assist with research activities directed toward understanding the roles of cellular metabolism in vascular development and disease.
Basic duties will include:
• Working with laboratory mice
• PCR genotyping
• Reagent preparation
• General laboratory maintenance and organization
• Additional responsibilities will include molecular and cellular biology and histology
Minimum Qualifications
• Follow protocols to complete a variety of detailed tasks and assignments.
• Ability to record detailed procedures and results.
• Must be organized, take direction, keep meticulous records, and meet all deadlines.
• Basic computer skills, including Internet software and Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Professionalism and willingness to work collaboratively with others and independently in areas of proficiency.
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week during the regular workweek, Monday through Friday.
Preferred Qualifications
• Interest in biomedical research, medical school, or related health/science careers.
• Interest in gaining hands-on laboratory experience.
• Basic knowledge of routine laboratory procedures.
• Prior laboratory experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided.
Work Hours
Flexible part-time hours.
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.