Assistant/Associate/Staff Scientist - Gorman Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit biomedical research institute as an Assistant/Associate/Staff Scientist in the Gorman Lab. You'll conduct pioneering research on critical human diseases, mentor junior staff, and contribute to groundbreaking publications. We value detail-oriented and driven scientists ready to enhance their skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Minimum 8% company retirement contribution

Access to free onsite fitness center and personal trainer

Relocation assistance for applicants outside metro

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. required.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about science.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct hypothesis-driven research projects.
• Prepare reports and papers for publication.
• Oversee and manage research projects.

Skills

Knowledge of principles and practices of scientific theory

Ability to conduct scientific research experiments

Demonstrates skill in formulating and testing hypotheses

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to mentor students and direct work of less senior scientists

Education

Ph.D. in a biological science, chemistry, physics or other relevant area

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Staff Scientist - Gorman Lab

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Position Overview And Responsibilities

The Gorman Lab is seeking and Assistant, Associate or Staff Scientist to design and conduct hypothesis-driven research projects; prepare reports and papers for publication, presentation and future research; assists with grant writing; and may oversee and/or manages research projects, summarize and present results, as well as guiding/leading graduate students, postdocs, and lab staff; may manage staff.

Position Overview And Responsibilities

The Gorman Lab is seeking and Assistant, Associate or Staff Scientist to design and conduct hypothesis-driven research projects; prepare reports and papers for publication, presentation and future research; assists with grant writing; and may oversee and/or manages research projects, summarize and present results, as well as guiding/leading graduate students, postdocs, and lab staff; may manage staff.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific theory and research
• Demonstrates skill in formulating and testing hypotheses
• Ability to conduct scientific research experiments, analyze, and summarize data and results
• Ability to write and present technical, scientific papers, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Mentor students and guide/direct the work of less senior scientists
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a biological science, chemistry, physics or other relevant area, M.D., or equivalent
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about science.
• 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 communicate and write summaries of result.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong publication track record (two or more first author publications).
• Interest in autoimmune disease.
• Experience in immunology.
• Experience with small animal models of autoimmunity or infectious diseases and/or with human immunology.
• Experience with Spectral Flow Cytometry.
• Experience with tissue culture techniques.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Research Services

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