Research Technician I - Farris Lab
About The Position
The Farris Lab within the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology Research Program at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a Research Technician I. This role is responsible for assisting with laboratory organization, parotid saliva collection from research volunteers, and performing research experiments and procedures according to standardized protocols. The technician may also be trained in research mouse husbandry. The position requires the ability to complete tasks after receiving instructions for each assignment. The technician will collect and present data to the Principal Investigator and laboratory team members, and support the team to achieve goals. Expected duties after appropriate training include human blood processing, isolation of PBMC, magnetic enrichment of selected human blood cell populations, collection of human parotid saliva samples, preparation and labeling of samples for spectral flow cytometry, reporting results (including data summaries and basic statistical analyses), and contribution to general laboratory maintenance, ordering, and inventory. Mouse colony maintenance is also a responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological sciences or relevant field
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Professionalism while interacting with research participants and a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures
Nice To Haves
- Interest in autoimmunity or immunology
- Clinical experience/exposure to dental or oral medicine field
- Experience with usage of R Studio
Responsibilities
- Human blood processing
- Isolation of PBMC
- Magnetic enrichment of selected human blood cell populations
- Collection of human parotid saliva samples
- Preparation and labeling of samples for spectral flow cytometry
- Reporting results, including data summaries and basic statistical analyses
- Contribution to general laboratory maintenance, ordering, and inventory
- Mouse colony maintenance
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Minimum 8% company retirement contribution
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Onsite cafe
- Free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
