Postbaccalaureate Research Scholar - Dawson Lab
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Summary
This Postbaccalaureate Research Scholar opportunity in the Dawson Lab at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is designed as an anticipated two-year training experience for students seeking hands-on experience to strengthen their preparation for graduate school in STEM fields.
Job description
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Preparing media and maintaining laboratory stocks of solutions and reagents for the lab
- Conducting experiments under the guidance of a senior scientist
- Using molecular genetics techniques, live cell imaging, and conducting bio-informatic analysis
- Working on projects using yeast to explore chromosome segregation during meiosis and mitosis
- Supporting projects using mammalian cells to study chromosome segregation mechanisms
- Gaining hands-on experience in experimental design, lab techniques, and data analysis
- Inventorying lab supplies and ordering for the lab
Minimum Qualifications
- Recent (within the last 3 years) BA/BS degree in a STEM field, such as the biological sciences, engineering, chemistry, physics, or computer science, and a desire to gain research experience in preparation for applications to graduate or professional schools in STEM related areas. OR Recent (within the last 6 months) master’s degree in a STEM field, such as the biological sciences, engineering, chemistry, physics, or computer science, and a desire to gain research experience in preparation for applications to graduate or professional schools in STEM related areas.
- Commitment to interactive, collaborative, team science
- Eagerness to learn new techniques and the ability to work independently once trained
- Must be organized, willing to learn and take direction, keep meticulous records, and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Previous computational or wet lab experience is desirable but not required
Requirements
- Recent (within the last 3 years) BA/BS degree in a STEM field
- OR Recent (within the last 6 months) master’s degree in a STEM field
- Desire to gain research experience in preparation for applications to graduate or professional schools in STEM related areas
- Commitment to interactive, collaborative, team science
- Eagerness to learn new techniques and the ability to work independently once trained
- Must be organized, willing to learn and take direction, keep meticulous records, and meet deadlines
- Previous computational or wet lab experience is desirable but not required
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Contribution
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Onsite Café
- Fitness Center
- Personal Trainer Access
- Free Parking
- Relocation Assistance
Company overview
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute established in 1946 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As a leading biomedical research organization, OMRF employs over 450 scientific and administrative staff members across more than 50 laboratories focused on understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases. The foundation conducts cutting-edge research across five major divisions: Aging & Metabolism, Arthritis & Clinical Immunology, Cardiovascular Biology, Cell Cycle & Cancer Biology, and Genes & Human Disease. OMRF has achieved significant scientific breakthroughs that have led to three FDA-approved drugs, including the first targeted therapy for sickle cell disease and the first approved treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. The foundation secures more than $30 million annually in competitive research grants from the National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies, maintaining state-of-the-art core facilities for DNA sequencing, flow cytometry, imaging, and mouse genome manipulation. OMRF also operates educational programs including the Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar Program for Oklahoma students and maintains strong community engagement through philanthropic initiatives.