Part-Time Lab Technician – Metabolism & Vascular Research

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma City (OK); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Yu Lab at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician. This position is ideal for an undergraduate student interested in biomedical research, medicine, or graduate/professional school who is looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience.

We are part of the Cardiovascular Biology Research Program at OMRF. Our research focuses on the interface between cellular metabolism and vascular biology.

Formación

• Follow protocols to complete a variety of detailed tasks and assignments.
• Ability to record detailed procedures and results.
• Must be organized, take direction, keep meticulous records, and meet all deadlines.
• Basic computer skills, including Internet software and Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Professionalism and willingness to work collaboratively with others and independently in areas of proficiency.
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week during the regular workweek, Monday through Friday.
• Interest in biomedical research, medical school, or related health/science careers.
• Interest in gaining hands-on laboratory experience.
• Basic knowledge of routine laboratory procedures.
• Prior laboratory experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with research activities directed toward understanding the roles of cellular metabolism in vascular development and disease.
• Work with laboratory mice.
• PCR genotyping.
• Reagent preparation.
• General laboratory maintenance and organization.
• Molecular and cellular biology and histology tasks.

Conocimientos

Excellent oral and written comms

Organized and detail-oriented

Record detailed procedures

Basic computer skills

20 hours/week commitment

Teamwork and independence

Educación

Undergraduate student

Descripción del empleo

The Yu Lab at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician. This position is ideal for an undergraduate student interested in biomedical research, medicine, or graduate/professional school who is looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience.

We are part of the Cardiovascular Biology Research Program at OMRF. Our research focuses on the interface between cellular metabolism and vascular biology.