Laboratory Technician - Temporary (Dawson Lab)

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Dawson Lab is seeking a temporary Laboratory Technician to support ongoing research projects. The technician will perform routine laboratory procedures according to standardized protocols and report results. The technician will receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions and training on new assignments. The technician will receive regular supervision for most assignments.

Expected to perform the following duties after appropriate training:

• Supports team to achieve lab goals established by the supervisor. Contribute to the completion of assigned tasks through quality and efficiency of own work.
• Performs routine procedures according to standardized protocols that may include, but not limited, to DNA/RNA /protein extraction, maintaining cell cultures, preparing solutions and reagents, handling research animals, etc. using standard techniques and/or complex lab equipment.
• Uses basic analytical skills including literature and database searches to solve task-related problems.
• Keeps supervisor and co-workers informed of problems with the lab procedures not effectively working or if a mistake has been made.
• Maintains lab notebook in an appropriate manner of all tasks performed.
• Presents task-related updates and results generated at laboratory meetings.
• 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 additional job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a high school biological science course required.
• Basic knowledge of routine technical/functional procedures activities pertaining to own area.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills to include Internet software, order processing system, and Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be professional, team-oriented, and personable.
• Must be able to take direction/follow instructions.
• Ability to record/maintain meticulous records.

Work Hours
Typically, Monday through Friday, between 8:30AM-5:00PM.

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 Benefits
All employees have access to our onsite café, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.