Laboratory Technician (Part-Time) – Oca�as Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) invites applications for a part-time Laboratory Technician to assist with tissue sectioning and related tasks. This position is ideal for an undergraduate student seeking hands-on biomedical research experience in a supportive lab.

Responsibilities include preparing and sectioning tissue samples, labeling and tracking specimens, maintaining meticulous records, and supporting routine lab maintenance while following established protocols and safety

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Reliable, self-driven and highly attentive to detail.
• Able to follow instructions, take direction and keep meticulous records.
• Team oriented, personable and able to work well with diverse personalities.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week during the regular workweek (Monday–Friday).

Responsibilities

• Preparing and sectioning tissue samples using standard laboratory techniques.
• Assisting with organization, labeling and tracking of tissue specimens.
• Maintaining accurate and meticulous records of samples and procedures.
• Supporting general laboratory organization and routine lab maintenance.
• Following established protocols and safety procedures.
• Working closely with lab members and taking direction from supervisors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Team oriented

Oral and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Ocaas Lab is seeking a part time Laboratory Technician to assist with tissue sectioning and related laboratory tasks This position is ideal for an undergraduate student interested in biomedical research medicine or graduateprofessional school who is looking to gain hands on laboratory experience Responsibilities will include Preparing and sectioning tissue samples using standard laboratory techniquesAssisting with organization labeling and tracking of tissue specimensMaintaining accurate and meticulous records of samples and proceduresSupporting general laboratory organization and routine lab maintenanceFollowing established protocols and safety proceduresWorking closely with lab members and taking direction from supervisors

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent organizational skillsReliable self driven and highly attentive to detailAble to follow instructions take direction and keep meticulous recordsTeam oriented personable and able to work well with diverse personalitiesDetail oriented and able to work independently as well as part of a teamExcellent oral and written communication skillsAvailability to work at least 20 hours per week during the regular workweek Monday through Friday

Preferred Qualifications

Student with an interest in biomedical research medical school or related healthscience careersInterest in gaining hands on laboratory experienceBasic knowledge of routine laboratory proceduresBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office softwarePrior laboratory experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided

Work Hours

Flexible part time hours

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer