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.

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The Gorman Lab is seeking to add a Research Technician to our team, and welcomes candidates of all experience levels to apply. This Technician will focus on performing research experiments and procedures according to standardized protocols and reports results. Receives instructions for each assignment and has the ability to implement the directions. Collects and presents data to Principal Investigator. Supports team to achieve goals. Expected to perform the following duties after appropriate training and time in the position.

Responsibilities will include:
• Basic cell culture procedures
• Maintaining mouse colonies
• Euthanizing animals and preparing tissue
• Preparing and maintaining common lab reagents
• Participation in lab and departmental meetings

Bachelor’s degree typically in one of the biological sciences and/or equivalent years of relevant laboratory experience.

Basic knowledge of routine technical/functional laboratory procedures. 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.

Typically Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM, however, may include work outside these hours or overtime due to experimental setups.