Laboratory Technician - James Lab (Temporary)

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The James Lab is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to contribute to projects designed to deconstruct the drivers of autoimmune disease at the molecular level in both preclinical and advanced disease states. Studies characterizing the immune cells and their responses against pathogens and autoreactive responses at the cellular and tissue levels using high-dimensional profiling.

Requirements

• Highly organized and meticulous to ensure accuracy of data collection and analyses with a willingness to learn new analytic approaches and initiative to solve problems.
• Basic knowledge of routine technical/functional procedures and basic computer skills to include knowledge of internet software, order processing system, and Microsoft Offices software.
• Must be detail-oriented and work as a team player with the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is necessary.
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must be professional, team-oriented, and personable.

Nice To Haves

• Strong GPA and interest in biomedical research.
• Hands-on experience with data analyses highly preferred.
• Candidates interested in pursuing graduate school or medical school are welcome to apply.
• Familiarity with Windows Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), robotics, image analysis such as ImageJ, Halo, Visiopharm, data analytics and data visualization using R and Python, or other software such as Prism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing both basic and advanced cell and molecular biology techniques
• Conducting biomarker assays, including Luminex and Olink, as well as ELISAs and Western blotting
• Applying single-cell techniques, including multi-parameter flow cytometry
• Utilizing high-dimensional mass cytometry (CyTOF) and imaging mass cytometry (Hyperion)
• Supporting and executing single-cell sequencing workflows, including: Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Immune repertoire analysis
• Working with and maintaining 10X Genomics platforms for single-cell applications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed