Part-Time Laboratory Assistant - Zhao Lab
About The Position
The Zhao Lab in the Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program (ACI) at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is looking for a part-time laboratory technician. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to begin a career in science and/or medicine. The laboratory technician is expected to perform routine laboratory procedures according to standardized protocols and report results. The individual receives detailed instructions on assignments and regular supervision. Research projects in the Zhao Lab are centered around the regulatory mechanisms for T cell development and functions important for therapeutics against autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, and cancers. The individual will receive training in state-of-the-art immunology, genetics, molecular biology, and developmental biology techniques. The individual will have opportunities to work with a team on significant projects or lead independent projects.
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for Biological Sciences.
- Effective communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to carefully follow written and verbal instructions.
- Highly motivated, conscientious, and highly dependable.
Nice To Haves
- Course work in genetics, cell, and molecular biology, and/or immunology are desired.
- Previous laboratory experience in any of these areas is desired.
- The ideal candidate will have an excellent record of scholarship and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Helping maintain mouse colony, including collecting tail tissues.
- Making common buffer/solutions.
- Assisting postdoctoral researchers with complex experiments utilizing cellular immunology and other tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
