Laboratory Technician - (Part-Time) - Finn Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite café

Free parking

Free onsite fitness center

Job summary

The Finn Lab at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician to support cancer-related genome projects. You will work with a graduate student mentor and perform techniques such as DNA/RNA FISH, immunofluorescence, and confocal imaging.

Responsibilities include carrying out experiments after training, presenting results in small groups, and helping with routine lab maintenance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out experiments independently after training.
• Present work one-on-one and in small group sessions.
• Participate in regular lab maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with a graduate student mentor on projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Team player

DNA/RNA FISH

Immunofluorescence

Confocal imaging

Image processing

R

Python

Tools

DNA/RNA FISH

Immunofluorescence

Confocal imaging

Image processing

R

Python

Job description

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 .

Laboratory Technician - (Part-Time) - Finn Lab

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 DNA/RNA 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 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.