Laboratory Technician – (Part-Time) – Finn Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Finn Lab at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a part-time Research Technician to support studies on how genome organization and histone modification regulate genes in cancer cells, using techniques like imaging and molecular assays.

You will work with a graduate mentor, perform experiments after training, and help with regular lab maintenance while presenting results to the team to help plan future experiments.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work with a graduate student mentor on a project focusing on genome organization and gene regulation in cancer cells.
• Carry out experiments independently after training and assist with regular lab maintenance tasks.
• Present your work one-on-one and in small group sessions to the lab; help identify and plan future experiments.

Skills

Internet

MS Office

Tools

Cell culture

Confocal microscopy

Image processing

Scripting (R or Python)

Job description

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Finn Lab at OMRF is looking for creative motivated applicants for a part time Research Technician position We study how the genome is organized in human cells in order to understand how those cells make decisions The technician would work closely with a graduate student mentor on a project focusing on how genome organization and histone modification collaborate to regulate genes in cancer cells As necessary we will train you on relevant techniques likely including but not limited to DNARNA Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization immunofluorescence confocal imaging and image processing You will carry out experiments independently after training and share in regular lab maintenance tasks You will present your work one on one and in small group sessions to the lab and we will identify and plan future experiments together

Minimum Qualifications

Basic knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software Must be detail oriented and work independently as well as a team player

Preferred Qualifications

Professional lab experience with relevant techniques such as cell culture confocal microscopy and image processing will be greatly advantageous Scripting experience with R or Python strongly preferred

Work Hours

This is a part time position with flexible hours 10 15 hours per week

OMRF Overview

Founded in 1946 the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation OMRF is among the nations 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 Alzheimers disease cancer lupus multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular disease OMRF follows an innovative cross disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nations 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 caf 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