Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

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

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation  •  Oklahoma City, OK (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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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.

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 ł5S).
  • Proficiency with processing, storing, and handling human samples while adhering to regulatory guidelines and SOPs.

Work Hours

Typically, Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. 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

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.

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

About Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Established in 1946, OMRF is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute with more than 450 staff and over 50 labs studying cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and diseases of aging.

Breakthroughs in our labs have led to three FDA-approved drugs, including the first targeted therapy approved in the U.S. for sickle cell disease and the first approved treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, a rare autoimmune disease. OMRF’s critical research is helping people live longer, healthier lives, one discovery at a time.

Along the way, OMRF has garnered worldwide media attention, from leading scientific publications like The New England Journal of Medicine and Science to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. By pushing the boundaries of biomedical science, our researchers are helping to win the war against human disease, one discovery at a time.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, OK
Year Founded
1946
Website
omrf.org
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