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.

Among our many Research Centers, we have Centers of Excellence and specialized clinics focused on Rheumatic Diseases (including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, undifferentiated connective tissue disease, ANA+ healthy individuals, and Sjogren’s syndrome), as well as Multiple Sclerosis. In addition to managing the care of over 4,000 patients with rheumatic conditions, teams of basic and clinical investigators at OMRF conduct extensive clinical, translational, and mechanistic research using samples from these large clinical programs. We are also fortunate to hold multiple collaborative grants, including the UM1 NIAID-funded Autoimmunity Center of Excellence, two U01 Autoimmunity Prevention Centers, the NIGMS-funded S06 Native American Research Center of Health focused on rheumatic disease, the NIAMS-funded P30 Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Research Cores Center, and the NIGMS-funded U54 Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources. Our investigators benefit from close collaborations with OUHSC faculty, fostering a rich environment for innovation in patient-centered research. Additionally, OMRF scientists participate in OUHSC graduate programs, contributing to the training of future leaders in healthcare and biomedical research.

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite café, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance is available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. 

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 and Guthridge Lab are translational immunology laboratories focused on understanding the pathogenesis, prediction, prevention, and precision treatment of immune-mediated diseases to improve patients' lives. Leveraging extensive experimental datasets alongside detailed clinical data, our research aims to uncover deeper insights into disease mechanisms and optimize treatments. We also lead large, NIH-funded national consortia, including the Autoimmune Centers of Excellence and the Accelerating Medicines Partnership in Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Disease. We are seeking a talented Scientific/Medical Writer to join our team. This role involves producing and editing clear, engaging, and accurate content for a range of scientific and lay audiences, including manuscripts, grant proposals, reports, summaries, white papers, website content, and presentations. The successful candidate will be responsible for various tasks, including:

• Apply scientific principles and biomedical knowledge to understand, organize and convey complex data for diverse audiences (scientific, medical, and lay).
• Help write, edit, and proofread key scientific and medical documents.
• Assist with cover letters, letters of support, evaluation letters, and other communications (e.g., patient newsletters).
• Coordinate feedback from a multi-disciplinary team to meet deadlines.
• Track manuscripts from conceptualization through publication stages.
• Conduct literature reviews, manage references, and maintain knowledge of relevant research.
• Assist with the development, design, and selection of scientific illustrations, tables, and figures.
• Update content on lab and departmental websites, including newsworthy announcements.
• Maintain commonly used text on facilities, resources, human subjects, and standard procedures.
• Assist in writing and editing grant progress reports, grant sections, and collaborative grant documents.
• Summarize research results for community stakeholders and lay audiences.
• Senior candidates may lead a Scientific Writing Unit and conduct scientific writing workshops, writing groups, and lunch-and-learn sessions for junior investigators and trainees.

• Master’s degree in immunology or closely related field, biological science, biochemistry, or other relevant area or scientific medical writing certification, and 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Deadline oriented, independent, attentive to detail, proactive, communicative and collaborative
• Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to interpret a wide range of complex scientific, technical, financial, and legal documents

• PhD in immunology or closely related field, or a Medical Degree, plus 2 years of experience in writing and editing scientific publications and grant proposals
• Publication of at least two peer-reviewed articles on immunology-related topics
• Hands-on experience in immunology or clinical rheumatology, bringing additional knowledge relevant to the position
• Experience in data analysis or statistics
• Skilled in EndNote, GraphPad Prism, Adobe Illustrator, or similar data visualization programs