Research Technician II/III/IV - ACI Clinical Immunology/Myositis Laboratory Core Facility

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and comprehensive

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement contribution

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Onsite café

Onsite fitness center with trainer

Free parking

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation seeks a conscientious Research Technician II, III, or IV to perform high complexity testing for MSA/MAA in patient samples within the Clinical Immunology Laboratory. Responsibilities include tissue culture, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, electrophoresis, and result interpretation.

Candidates must adhere to CAP guidelines and university radioactivity standards; the role requires flexibility to shift between bench duties based on core facility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of biological sciences, physics, chemistry or related area, plus minimum of two years of relevant lab experience or equivalent.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines, and work independently as well as a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for documenting procedures, summarizing data, and collaborating with team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity testing to detect MSA or MAA in patient samples.
• Duties include tissue culture, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, electrophoresis, autoradiography, result interpretation, and standard lab functions.
• Adhere to CAP guidelines and University Radioactivity guidelines.
• Perform cross-functional duties within the Clinical Immunology/Myositis Laboratory core facility.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview And Responsibilities

The OMRF Clinical Immunology Laboratory within the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology Research Program is seeking a conscientious, highly motivated, organized individual at the Research Technician II, III or IV level to perform high complexity testing to detect MSA or MAA in patient samples. Duties include tissue culture, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, electrophoresis, autoradiography, result interpretation, and standard lab functions. Candidates must be able to adhere to the College of American Pathologist (CAP) guidelines and University Radioactivity guidelines.

Position Overview And Responsibilities

The OMRF Clinical Immunology Laboratory within the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology Research Program is seeking a conscientious, highly motivated, organized individual at the Research Technician II, III or IV level to perform high complexity testing to detect MSA or MAA in patient samples. Duties include tissue culture, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, electrophoresis, autoradiography, result interpretation, and standard lab functions. Candidates must be able to adhere to the College of American Pathologist (CAP) guidelines and University Radioactivity guidelines. We are seeking a highly adaptable and skilled technician to perform cross‑functional duties within our Clinical Immunology/Myositis Laboratory core facility. The technician must be able to dynamically shift focus between specialized laboratory benches based on daily core facility volume and project priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry or related area, plus minimum of two (2) years of relevant lab experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines, and work independently as well as a team player.
• Basic proficiency with computers, including internet browsing, order processing systems, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for documenting procedures, summarizing data, and collaborating effectively with team members and clinical clients.
• Professionalism while interacting with a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience handling radioactive materials (specifically ³5S).
• Proficiency with processing, storing, and handling human samples while adhering to regulatory guidelines and SOPs.

Work Hours

Typically, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Some schedule flexibility may be possible with prior approval.

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

• competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• minimum 8% company retirement contribution
• vacation and sick leave
• paid holidays
• access to our onsite café
• free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer
• free parking
• relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.