The Yu Lab at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team. We are part of the Cardiovascular Biology Research Program at OMRF. Our research focuses on the interface between cellular metabolism and vascular biology. Specifically, we aim to elucidate the crosstalk between metabolic programs and angiogenic signaling events and to understand the involvement of cellular metabolism in the pathogenesis of vascular diseases. Multidisciplinary strategies will be employed, ranging from novel genetically-modified mouse models to cutting-edge systems biology tools including metabolomics and single-cell...

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence is undergoing an exciting time of clinical and clinical research expansion through generous philanthropic support. We are recruiting two physician investigators with clinical research interests in investigator-initiated clinical trials, outcomes research, or other patient-oriented investigation to join our strong multi-disciplinary MS clinical care and research team. Building on strong clinical research infrastructure with longitudinal cohorts, a cadre of talented clinical coordinators/clinical research nurses, diverse aspects of clinical research...

The laboratory of Dr. Brian Coon in the Cardiovascular Biology Research Program at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking postdoctoral scientists. The Coon lab studies the physiological relationship between vascular biomechanics and homeostasis, and how the disruption of these circuits contributes to vascular diseases. We are multidisciplinary and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds. After an initial selection period, applicants will be invited to...

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Department and Rheumatology Center of Excellence is recruiting two physician-investigator faculty members with clinical care and research interests in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. These investigators will be expected to have or to develop vibrant clinical research programs, in areas such as clinical trials, cohort studies, health equity, outcomes research, or other patient-oriented investigation and would join our strong multi-disciplinary Rheumatology clinical care and research teams. Building on strong clinical research infrastructure with longitudinal cohorts, a cadre of talented clinical...

The James/Guthridge labs (james.omrf.org; Guthridge.omrf.org) is a translational immunology laboratory focused on understanding the pathogenesis, prediction, prevention and precision treatment of immune-mediated diseases to improve patients’ lives. We have large, complex experimental datasets partnered with detailed clinical data to help better understand autoimmune disease and improve treatments. Join our dynamic team in a well-funded research group in the Oklahoma Autoimmunity Center of...

The James/Guthridge labs (james.omrf.org; Guthridge.omrf.org) is a translational immunology laboratory focused on understanding the pathogenesis, prediction, prevention and precision treatment of immune-mediated diseases to improve patients’ lives. We have large, complex experimental datasets partnered with detailed clinical data to help better understand disease and improve treatments. We also help lead large, national, NIH funded consortia such as the Autoimmune Centers of Excellence and Accelerating...

The James and Guthridge labs are hiring two Assistant/Associate/or full Staff Scientists to design and conduct research experiments; prepare reports presentations and manuscripts for publication; assists with grant writing; and oversee and/or manage research projects, summarize and present results, as well as guiding/leading graduate students, postdocs, and lab staff; may manage staff. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific theory and research; principles of immunology demonstrates skill in formulating and...

The Mao-Draayer Lab is a translational immunology laboratory focused on understanding the pathogenesis, prediction, prevention and precision treatment of immune-mediated diseases to improve patients’ lives. We have large, complex experimental datasets partnered with detailed clinical data to help better understand disease and improve treatments. Join our dynamic team in a well-funded research group in an autoimmune disease center of excellence. We are focused on identifying and characterizing mechanisms of autoimmune disease onset and flare, including regulatory immune mechanisms. We are seeking Postdocs with a strong immunology background to...

The Nath Lab is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven, hardworking, and organized team player to join our efforts as a Postdoctoral Scientist or Assistant Staff Scientist in understanding the genetic mechanisms of lupus, an autoimmune disease. Using whole genome searches, the Nath Lab has identified several genes and genetic variants associated with lupus susceptibility. They are also following up on several genetic loci with experiments to understand the specific functional effects of these lupus-associated genetic variants, using cell lines and patient-derived primary immune cells or tissues. This involves applying various modern techniques for studying...

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is looking for a Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant that will be responsible for the following tasks: - Collecting blood, urine, and other samples - Obtaining and understanding specimen and test information - Documenting physician orders as required - Retrieving orders, requisitions, and labels from EMR for accurate collection and labeling of specimens - Processing samples by centrifugation, pipetting, aliquoting, and slide preparation as required by receiving clinical and research laboratories - Preparing specimens for transport to lab - Performing POC testing for CLIA-waived tests - Maintaining accurate records, documents and files as required for both clinical and research...

Identify, prepare, and perform a variety of research experiments according to protocol. Projects and assignments are typically non-routine and variable in nature. Receive no instruction on routine work but receive instructions on new work or special assignments. Collect and present data to Manager or Principal Investigator. Expected to perform the following duties after appropriate training and time in the position.

The Lee Lab investigates mechanisms of heart diseases using mouse models and molecular techniques.   The duties of this position will involve mouse handling (managing mouse colony, ear tagging, injections, blood and tissue sample collection, histology, surgical procedures after proper training), molecular biology techniques (PCR genotyping, quantifications of RNA and protein), reagent preparation, supplies ordering, general laboratory maintenance and organization, and data collection and presentation to the Principal Investigator. Assignments are typically non-routine and variable in...

The Hettinger Lab (Aging & Metabolism Research Program) researches mechanisms of skeletal muscle aging in order to help treat older adults suffering from immobility. We are firm believers that keeping our muscles healthy leads to healthy aging. We are driven by a passion for discovery and we value collaborative approaches to scientific inquiry, and we are seeking an exceptionally motivated Research Technician to join our team. The individual in this role will support cellular and molecular biology experiments, assist in laboratory management, and have the opportunity to contribute to prospective peer-reviewed publications from our group. Some...

The Nath Lab is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter senior level scientist with the ability to work with optimal resources and little direct supervision to address important questions in the genetics and genomics of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), an autoimmune disease. Using large-scale genome wise association studies (GWAS), our lab has identified several genes/genetic variants associated with lupus susceptibility. Now we are trying to understand the specific functional effects of those lupus associated genetic variants, using cell lines from patient-derived primary immune cells or tissues. We will apply various modern techniques for studying...

The Chiao Lab is looking for a motivated postdoctoral scientist to join the team. The Chiao Lab uses mouse models to study molecular mechanisms of cardiac aging and age-related cardiovascular disease and identify potential therapeutic targets. The postdoctoral scientist will work on a NIH-funded study to understand the regulation and role of mitochondrial NAD+ maintenance in cardiac aging. Incumbents at this level plan, design and conduct research experiments; manage research projects; prepare reports and papers for publication, presentation and future research; contribute to grant writing and are encouraged to write applications for...

Provide administrative support, often highly complex and of an advanced nature, to the passionate and diverse Cell Cycle & Cancer Biology Research Program. Resolve a variety of questions and problems independently. Perform duties, including but not limited to: - Serving as the primary contact for the research program, receiving and responding to calls, emails and other correspondence - Preparing grant documents and online submission procedures and progress reports for grants - Assisting in the preparation of budgets; responsible for maintaining budgetary records and expenditures and other...

Facility Services is seeking a full-time Electrical Apprentice or Electrician to perform the following duties:    • Responsible for all electrical work performed at the Foundation to include but not limited to assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, circuits, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools. • Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety of...

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, manuscript copying, and other duties as assigned.