Research Technician - Freeman Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Freeman Lab is currently hiring for a Research Technician who will design, perform, and analyze neuroscience experiments. The position will work independently at times and also seek assistance from more experienced team members when needed. These studies include operating highly specialized equipment and performing advanced techniques after appropriate training. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimers disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nations 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area, or equivalent years of relevant lab experience.
• Must be detail-oriented and work independently as well as a team player. Ability to work well with diverse personalities is essential.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and protocols/procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical operations, i.e., rate, ratio, percent, molarity, and unit conversion.
• Ability to organize and perform precise and accurate work when dealing with samples and chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Performing animal model, molecular, and biochemical experiments
• Organizing, interpreting, and communicating data to supervisor and co-workers
• Improving experimental processes
• Documenting work appropriately
• Troubleshooting experiments
• Collaborating and effectively communicating with other members of the lab

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 caf, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level