Assistant/Associate/Staff Scientist - Srinivasan Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) in Oklahoma City invites applications for Staff Scientist in the Srinivasan Lab to study lymphatic vessel development and disease mechanisms in cardiovascular valves. The role offers opportunities to pursue independent directions, learn new techniques, and contribute to high-impact publications.

The candidate will work with multidisciplinary approaches, including mouse models and advanced imaging, and collaborate across teams to advance understanding

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a biological science, M.D., or equivalent.
• Familiarity with standard lab techniques.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Study development and disease mechanisms of lymphatic vessels and cardiovascular valves.
• Develop independent research directions and learn new experimental and computational approaches.
• Present work at scientific meetings and contribute to high-impact publications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Oral & written communication

Time & project management

Independent and team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in biological sciences or M.D. or equivalent

Job description

CAREERS AT OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Have big ideas, passion, and a desire to grow? Join us and make a difference.

For multiple consecutive years, Foundation employees have voted OMRF among “Oklahoma’s Top Workplaces.”

Our mission: "...so that more may live longer, healthier lives." Learn more at omrf.org .

Assistant/Associate/Staff Scientist - Srinivasan Lab

The Srinivasan Laboratory at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is recruiting a motivated Staff Scientist 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

• Geng et al., Journal of Experimental Medicine (2025)

More information: https://srinivasan.omrf.org/

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

• Ph.D. in a biological science, M.D., or equivalent
• Familiarity with standard lab techniques.
• 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.
• Must be efficient with time and project management.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team with complementary skill sets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience working with mouse models of disease and microscopy is highly preferred.

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 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.