Research Technician I - Stout Lab
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Summary
The Stout Lab in the Aging & Metabolism Research Program is seeking a Research Technician to conduct research in cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the aging process using rodent models.
Job description
Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Stout Lab in the Aging & Metabolism Research Program is seeking a Research Technician to conduct research in cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the aging process using rodent models.
Responsibilities
- Managing mouse colony (updating database, setting up breeders, & genotyping by PCR)
- Euthanizing animals and dissecting tissues
- Maintaining laboratory inventories
- Ordering laboratory supplies
- Maintaining monthly expenditure documentation
- Assisting postdoctoral scientists and graduate students with experiments
- Participating in lab and departmental meetings
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Willingness to handle laboratory animals (mice and rats)
- Strong ability to coordinate day-to-day work, and follow protocols to complete a variety of detailed tasks and assignments
- Must be organized, take direction, keep meticulous records, and meet all deadlines
- Ability to record detailed procedures and results; detail-orientation is crucial
- Basic computer skills including Internet software, order processing systems, and Microsoft Office software
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- Professionalism and acceptance of diverse personalities and cultures are required, as well as willingness to work collaboratively with others, and independently in areas of proficiency
- Willingness to learn new techniques and initiative to solve problems
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with handling laboratory animals (mice and/or rats).
Work Hours
Typically Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM, although hours are frequently flexed based upon laboratory needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Willingness to handle laboratory animals (mice and rats)
- Strong ability to coordinate day-to-day work and follow protocols
- Organized, takes direction, keeps meticulous records, and meets deadlines
- Ability to record detailed procedures and results with detail-orientation
- Basic computer skills including Internet software, order processing systems, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Professionalism and acceptance of diverse personalities and cultures
- Willingness to work collaboratively and independently
- Willingness to learn new techniques and initiative to solve problems
- Preferred: Previous experience handling laboratory animals (mice and/or rats)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 8% Retirement Contribution
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Onsite Café
- Free 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.