Research Technician I - Farris Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Farris Lab within the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology Research Program at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a Research Technician I, responsible for assisting with laboratory organization, parotid saliva collection from research volunteers, and the performance of research experiments and procedures according to standardized protocols. May also be trained in research mouse husbandry. Must have the ability to complete tasks after receiving instructions for each assignment. Collects and presents data to Principal Investigator and laboratory team members. Supports team to achieve goals. Expected to perform the following duties after appropriate training and time in the position:

Responsibilities

• Human blood processing, isolation of PBMC
• Magnetic enrichment of selected human blood cell populations
• Collection of human parotid saliva samples
• Preparation and labeling of samples for spectral flow cytometry
• Reporting results, including data summaries and basic statistical analyses
• Contribution to general laboratory maintenance, ordering, and inventory
• Mouse colony maintenance

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological sciences or relevant field
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism while interacting with research participants and a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in autoimmunity or immunology
• Clinical experience/exposure to dental or oral medicine field
• Experience with usage of R Studio

Work Hours

Typically, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, however, may include work outside these hours or overtime due to experimental setups.

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.