Research Technician

The University of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Dr. Hayes’s laboratory (https
://hayes-lab.github.io ) in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is seeking an enthusiastic and responsible Research Technician to support research projects studying the neuro-immune mechanisms in brain health and disease across the lifespan. Research in the Hayes Lab focuses on how developmental immune stressors lead to changes in brain development and risk for neurodevelopmental disorders. We’re a new group committed to fostering inclusivity in STEM. Come join our growing group as we tackle exciting questions in neuroscience! Provide general laboratory support by preparing solutions, stocking reagents, making aliquots, maintaining workstations, performing equipment maintenance/cleaning, organizing/storing samples appropriately, and conducting research experiments. Comfort with mouse handling, maintenance, treatment, and experimentation including preparing tissues and specimens for procedures is required. After training and displaying proficiency, this position includes independent work and may eventually involve a devoted project in line with the scientific mission of the lab.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, or other health related field.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and regulations.
• Proficient with computers including data software and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to be detail oriented.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Comfort with mouse handling, maintenance, treatment, and experimentation including preparing tissues and specimens for procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts simple research and laboratory analysis to include but not limited to measure and weigh compounds and solutions, isolate, identify and prepare specimens, and collect samples and other research data.
• Assist in simple clinical research projects collecting data from patients and/or participates in a study or project.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects, which could include database information patient consent forms, and/or hard files.
• Interprets and analyzes data and discusses with principal investigator.
• Prepares reports concerning the progress of the project.
• Keeps detailed logs of all research related activities.
• Conducts literature searches.
• Conducts data analyses, interprets results, summarizes findings, and presents to Principal Investigator
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level