Research Technician I - Stout Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation • Oklahoma City, OK

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stout Lab in the Aging & Metabolism Research Program is seeking a Research Technician to conduct research in cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the aging process using rodent models. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Managing mouse colony (updating database, setting up breeders, & genotyping by PCR). Euthanizing animals and dissecting tissues. Maintaining laboratory inventories. Ordering laboratory supplies. Maintaining monthly expenditure documentation. Assisting postdoctoral scientists and graduate students with experiments. Participating in lab and departmental meetings.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area, or equivalent years of relevant lab experience.
• Willingness to handle laboratory animals (mice and rats)
• Strong ability to coordinate day-to-day work, and follow protocols to complete a variety of detailed tasks and assignments.
• Must be organized, take direction, keep meticulous records, and meet all deadlines.
• Ability to record detailed procedures and results. Detail-orientation is crucial.
• Basic computer skills including Internet software, order processing systems, and Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Professionalism and acceptance of diverse personalities and cultures are required, as well as willingness to work collaboratively with others, and independently in areas of proficiency.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and initiative to solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with handling laboratory animals (mice and/or rats).

Responsibilities

• Managing mouse colony (updating database, setting up breeders, & genotyping by PCR)
• Euthanizing animals and dissecting tissues
• Maintaining laboratory inventories
• Ordering laboratory supplies
• Maintaining monthly expenditure documentation
• Assisting postdoctoral scientists and graduate students with experiments
• Participating in lab and departmental meetings

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 caf, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees