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 Hettinger Lab (Aging & Metabolism Research Program) researches mechanisms of skeletal muscle aging in order to help treat older adults suffering from immobility. We are firm believers that keeping our muscles healthy leads to healthy aging. We are driven by a passion for discovery and we value collaborative approaches to scientific inquiry, and we are seeking an exceptionally motivated Research Technician to join our team. The individual in this role will support cellular and molecular biology experiments, assist in laboratory management, and have the opportunity to contribute to prospective peer-reviewed publications from our group. Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing mouse colonies (updating strain database, setting up breeders, and genotyping by PCR).
- Euthanizing mice and dissecting muscle tissue and/or isolation of live muscle cells.
- Performing In vitro culture and treatment of muscle cells.
- Sectioning, immunostaining, and immunofluorescent imaging of muscle tissue and/or cells.
- Participating in lab and departmental meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological sciences and/or equivalent years of relevant lab experience.- Willingness to handle laboratory mice.
To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1727/research-technician-i/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.