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.

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.

The Yoon Lab is looking for a highly motivated, organized, responsible person who will play a key role in achieving the mission of the lab. Using Drosophila (fruit flies) and patient-derived stem cells, we aim to discover disease mechanisms how mitochondrial dysfunctions cause human metabolic and neurological diseases. We utilize variety of approaches including genetics, metabolomics, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology.

Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting genetic experiments and maintaining Drosophila stocks
- Conducting basic molecular biology experiments such as PCR and cloning
- Detailed documentation of experiments and results
- Participation in lab and departmental meetings

-Enthusiasm for Biological Sciences.

-Effective communication skills and excellent attention to detail.

-Ability to carefully follow written and verbal instructions, be highly motivated, conscientious, and highly dependable.

-Familiarity with pipetting technique and calculation of solution concentrations / dilutions.

-Ability to record detailed procedures and results.

-Bachelor’s degree typically in one of the biological sciences or equivalent years of relevant laboratory experience.
-Two to three years of relevant lab experience.
-Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Drosophila genetics, Immunolabeling as well as cloning, RT-PCR, Western blot etc.

Typically Monday through Friday between 9:00AM to 5:30PM, working less than 40 hours per week.