Research Technician III/IV - Zhao Lab (Full or Part-Time)

Position Overview and Responsibilities
Zhao Laboratory areas of focus - Immunometabolism, Tissue Inflammation, and Cancer

The laboratory of Dr. Meng Zhao in the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology Research Program at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician at the III or IV level to support projects investigating how immune cell metabolic stress drives tissue inflammation and cancer development.

The primary focus of this position is tissue pathology and histology using mouse models of inflammation and tumorigenesis. We are looking for an individual with strong hands-on experience in tissue processing and microscopy who enjoys working in a collaborative and scientifically rigorous research environment.

Responsibilities may include:
• Mouse tissue collection and necropsy
• Tissue embedding, sectioning, and histologic staining
• Immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry workflows
• Microscopy imaging and image organization
• Assistance with experimental planning and laboratory organization
• Coordination of tissue processing and sample tracking across projects

OMRF has repeatedly been recognized as a Best Place to Work for Postdocs and Research Staff by The Scientist and offers excellent institutional support and professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological sciences or relevant field and five (5) years of relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, research staff and collaborators.
• Professionalism while interacting with a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with histology and mouse tissue processing.
• Experience with paraffin and/or cryosectioning.
• Familiarity with microscopy and fluorescence imaging.
• Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Work Hours
Typically, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9AM to 5:30PM but schedule may vary depending on experiments/projects. This position can be structured as either full-time or part-time depending on experience and availability.

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 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 café, 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.