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 commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, 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 and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.


Responsibilities
The Krishnan Lab is seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time Research Technician to join the team. This lab is a part of the Gene and Human Disease Program at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

The Krishnan Lab studies metabolism of the evolutionary mutant model organism – blind cavefish – to better understand human metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. We use modern genomic methods like ATAC-seq, Hi-C, RNA-seq, metabolomics etc. to decipher the gene regulatory networks in these fishes. The position involves basic molecular biology experiments and NGS data analysis using R programming. An ideal candidate will have experience in one of both fields and be willing to learn other aspects of the job. OMRF has a close relationship with OUHSC and if needed, the candidate will be supported for a Ph.D. candidate position at the University.


Qualifications
Candidates are required to have Bachelor’s degree typically in one of the biological sciences and/or equivalent years of relevant laboratory experience.   The individual is also expected to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.


To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1653/research-technician/job?in_iframe=1

OMRF’s excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.