Research Technician I - Sharpe Lab

University of California; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental & vision insurance

8% retirement contribution

Paid vacation & holidays

Onsite café & free parking

Relocation assistance (within 50 miles

Job summary

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) seeks a Research Technician for the Preclinical Behavior and Surgery Suite in Oklahoma City. The role encompasses maintaining the suite, coordinating equipment, training users, and performing mouse behavioral assays and surgeries.

The candidate will handle a mouse colony, assist with general lab duties, and may grow into immunohistochemistry and survival surgeries on rodents. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in biological sciences, neuroscience, psychology or equivalent lab experience.
• Experience with rodents, basic mouse handling and common neuroscience laboratory practices.
• Advanced computer skills or ability to learn data acquisition, Microsoft Office, order processing and data backup methods.
• Reliable, organized, detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Strong scientific rigor, critical thinking and attention to detail in research activities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the Preclinical Behavior and Surgery Suite, coordinate equipment schedules and train new users.
• Perform mouse behavioral assays, maintain a mouse colony and conduct mouse surgeries; handle general lab duties.
• Future growth opportunities include immunohistochemistry and survival surgeries on rodents.

Skills

Rodent handling

Data acquisition

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BS/BA in biological sciences or neuroscience

Tools

Arduino

Job description

Research Technician – Preclinical Behavior and Surgery Suite, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF)

Position: Research Technician (Full time)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the Preclinical Behavior and Surgery Suite (60%): coordinate equipment schedules, train new users, maintain computers and supplies, ensure compliance with safety and animal use oversight, serve as liaison with animal care personnel.
• Perform mouse behavioral assays, maintain a mouse colony, and conduct mouse surgeries (40%); general lab duties including ordering supplies and reagents.
• Future growth opportunities include immunohistochemistry, survival surgeries on rodents (jugular catheter implantation, stereotaxic surgery).

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA in biological sciences, neuroscience, psychology, or equivalent lab experience.
• Experience with rodents, basic mouse handling, and common neuroscience laboratory practices.
• Advanced computer skills or ability to learn data acquisition, Microsoft Office, order processing, and data backup methods.
• Reliable, organized, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.
• Strong scientific rigor, critical thinking, and attention to detail in research activities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate within a team.
• Maintains highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism, contributing to a safe and supportive workplace culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant lab experience.
• Background in experimental psychology.
• Experience with animal behavioral training.
• Basic knowledge of Arduino hardware and programming.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; behavioral studies may require work outside these hours.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Minimum 8 % company retirement contribution.
• Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Onsite café, free fitness center, and free parking.
• Relocation assistance for those located 50 miles outside Oklahoma City metro.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.