Research Technician I - Stout Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite café

Free parking

Retirement contribution

Job summary

The Stout Lab in the Aging & Metabolism Research Program at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in Oklahoma City is seeking a Research Technician to conduct cellular and molecular aging research using rodent models. You will manage mouse colonies, genotyping by PCR, euthanize animals, dissect tissues, and assist postdoctoral scientists.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility based on laboratory needs.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area, or equivalent lab experience.
• Willingness to handle laboratory animals (mice and rats).
• Strong ability to coordinate day-to-day work and follow protocols.
• Must be organized, record meticulous results, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage mouse colony and update database; set up breeders and perform genotyping by PCR.
• Euthanize animals and dissect tissues as needed.
• Maintain laboratory inventories and order supplies.
• Maintain monthly expenditure documentation.
• Assist postdoctoral scientists and graduate students with experiments.
• Participate in lab and departmental meetings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in biological sciences or related field

Tools

MS Office

PCR/genotyping

Job description

CAREERS AT OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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 .

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Stout Lab in the Aging & Metabolism Research Program is seeking a Research Technician to conduct research in cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the aging process using rodent models.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing mouse colony (updating database, setting up breeders, & genotyping by PCR).
• Euthanizing animals and dissecting tissues.
• Maintaining laboratory inventories.
• Ordering laboratory supplies.
• Maintaining monthly expenditure documentation.
• Assisting postdoctoral scientists and graduate students with experiments.
• Participating in lab and departmental meetings.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA degree in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area, or equivalent years of relevant lab experience.
• Willingness to handle laboratory animals (mice and rats)
• Strong ability to coordinate day-to-day work, and follow protocols to complete a variety of detailed tasks and assignments.
• Must be organized, take direction, keep meticulous records, and meet all deadlines.
• Ability to record detailed procedures and results. Detail-orientation is crucial.
• Basic computer skills including Internet software, order processing systems, and Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Professionalism and acceptance of diverse personalities and cultures are required, as well as willingness to work collaboratively with others, and independently in areas of proficiency.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and initiative to solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with handling laboratory animals (mice and/or rats).

Work Hours

Typically Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM, although hours are frequently flexed based upon laboratory needs.

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.