Research Technician I - Ocañas Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement contribution

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute in Oklahoma City is seeking a Research Technician to support projects on brain aging and neurodegeneration. Responsibilities include managing an animal colony, conducting molecular biology techniques, and providing bioinformatics support. Candidates should possess a BS/BA in biological sciences or related field, have excellent organizational skills, and be detail-oriented. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and protocols.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Proficient in basic mathematical operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage animal colony: breeding, genotyping, and record maintenance.
• Perform DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, Western blotting, and library preparation.
• Provide bioinformatics support for data organization and analysis.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

BS/BA degree in biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area

Job description

Overview

The Oca\u2019\u00bas Lab within the Genes & Human Disease Research Program is hiring a Research Technician to contribute to projects focused on brain aging and neurodegeneration using molecular, cellular, and computational approaches in mouse models.

Responsibilities

• Animal colony management: breeding, genotyping, and maintaining accurate records.
• Molecular and cellular biology: DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, Western blotting, and preparation of sequencing libraries.
• Bioinformatics support: basic data organization and analysis of molecular datasets (training provided as needed).
• Laboratory operations: maintaining supplies, equipment, and overall lab organization.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA degree in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area, or equivalent years of relevant lab experience.
• Must be detail-oriented and work independently as well as a team player.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and protocols/procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Proficient in computing basic mathematical operations, i.e., rate, ratio, percent, molarity, and unit conversion.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to perform precise and accurate work when dealing with samples and chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with any of the following is also preferred, but not required: mouse handling, genotyping, next-generation sequencing, qPCR, and/or data analyses.

Work Hours

Typically Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

OMRF Overview

Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation7s oldest, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF focuses on critical research areas such as Alzheimers disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease, and emphasizes cross-disciplinary approaches. OMRF is located in Oklahoma City.

OMRF Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. Onsite cafe, fitness center, parking, relocation assistance available for those located outside Oklahoma City metro. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.