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 commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

The James Lab is looking for a Temporary Laboratory Assistant, with potential to move to an ongoing position. This position will assist the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology Research Program with basic lab duties such as reagent disposition, cleanup, general lab maintenance, inventory, and preparing solutions. This position would also help with basic IT and administrative lab duties consisting of hard drive removal, data entry, scanning documents, archiving historical experimental data, and other duties as assigned.

The applicant should be highly organized and meticulous to ensure accuracy of data collection and recording with a willingness to learn new techniques and initiative to solve problems. The applicant should have a basic knowledge of routine technical/functional procedures and basic computer skills to include knowledge of internet software, order processing system, and Microsoft Offices software. The applicant must be detail-oriented and work as a team player with the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos. The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is necessary. The candidate must have the ability to organize and perform precise and accurate work when dealing with samples and chemicals. Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills are required and the applicant must be professional, team oriented, and personable.

Experience with administrative duties would be preferred. Mid-level experience with managing computer hardware, software, and Windows OS is recommended. A college degree in STEM related field is preferred, but not a requirement.