Temporary Laboratory Technician - Yoon Lab
Department: Aging & Metabolism
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Yoon Lab within the Aging & Metabolism Research Program at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking a temporary Laboratory Technician. The Laboratory Technician will perform routine laboratory procedures according to standardized protocols and report results. Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments. Receives regular supervision for most assignments. Supports team to achieve goals.
Expected to perform the following duties after appropriate training and time in position:

Performs routine procedures according to protocol may include but not be limited to DNA extraction, processing blood samples, maintaining cell cultures, isolating RNA, making solutions, buffers, reagents, handling research animals, etc. using standard techniques and/or complex lab equipment.

Performs other routine laboratory tests as assigned.

Keeps supervisor and coworkers informed of problems with lab procedures not effectively working or a mistake has been made.

Uses basic analytical skills to solve task-related problems including, but not limited to, literature searches, compiling, and verifying data.

Supports team to achieve lab goals established within well established procedures, practices and protocols.

Maintains lab notebook in an appropriate manner of all tasks performed.

May organize freezers, lab equipment, chemicals, reagents, and/or glassware according to supervisor's directive.

Assists in maintaining a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety and according to federal regulations.

Performs other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications

Excellent organization skills.

Must be team oriented, personable, and able to deal with diverse personalities.

Must be able to take direction, follow instructions and keep meticulous records.

Must be reliable and self-driven with a high attention to detail.

Basic computer skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Entry level position, however, individuals with previous technician experience will be considered if previous experience included molecular biology (such as: DNA purification, restriction cloning, PCR, site-directed mutagenesis, and/or RNA handling).
Work Hours
Three days per week for approximately 3-4 hours per day.
OMRF Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation's oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist.
Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission, ". . . so that more may live longer, healthier lives." Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, visit https://omrf.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3442721&req_loc=865580&&#job

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