Laboratory Technician (Part-Time) - Ocañas Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Ocañas Lab is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician to assist with tissue sectioning and related laboratory tasks. This position is ideal for an undergraduate student interested in biomedical research, medicine, or graduate/professional school who is looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and sectioning tissue samples using standard laboratory techniques.
• Assisting with organization, labeling, and tracking of tissue specimens.
• Maintaining accurate and meticulous records of samples and procedures.
• Supporting general laboratory organization and routine lab maintenance.
• Following established protocols and safety procedures.
• Working closely with lab members and taking direction from supervisors

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Reliable, self-driven, and highly attentive to detail.
• Able to follow instructions, take direction, and keep meticulous records.
• Team-oriented, personable, and able to work well with diverse personalities.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week during the regular workweek, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate student with an interest in biomedical research, medical school, or related health/science careers.
• Interest in gaining hands-on laboratory experience.
• Basic knowledge of routine laboratory procedures.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Prior laboratory experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided.

Work Hours
Flexible part-time hours, with scheduling available during the regular workweek, Monday through Friday, sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The position requires availability for at least 20 hours per week.

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.