Position Overview and Responsibilities

The laboratory of Dr. Tommy Lewis in the Aging & Metabolism Research Program at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a highly motivated individual at the Assistant, Associate, or Staff Scientist level. The successful applicant will employ a variety of experimental techniques to assist with our studies of neuronal mitochondria in health and disease. Methods and approaches used will include: animal husbandry, in utero electroporation, microscopy, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry analyses, and molecular biology (e.g., PCR, plasmid preparations and cloning). Candidates should anticipate contributing to an intellectually rigorous and stimulating laboratory environment designed to delineate key components of neuronal and mitochondrial biology. Additionally, the applicant will help with laboratory management and new personnel training.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts scientific research.
• Presents scientific/technical information both formally and informally.
• Oversees and/or manage a research project(s).
• Supervises laboratory personnel according to policies and procedures and applicable laws. Manages lab operation to include completion of specific projects by providing input within area of expertise.
• Modifies, develops, maintains and improves lab procedures and/or protocols.
• Assists with preparation of research results for publications, grants, and presentations.
• Coaches and provides technical advice to employees/affiliates involved in a project within the lab.
• Builds constructive relationships with other labs and technical advisers to assist with experimental design and procedures.
• Orders and maintains lab supplies and equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in a biological science, chemistry, physics or other relevant area, M.D., or equivalent
• Familiarity with standard lab techniques.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about science.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and write summaries of result.
• Must be efficient with time and project management.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team with complementary skill sets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience working with mice or performing microscopy is highly preferred.

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.

OMRF is adjacent to the campus of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) in Oklahoma City. OMRF investigators have internationally recognized expertise in Autoimmunity, Immunology, Genetics, Aging, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer. Our Autoimmune Disease Institute houses Centers of Excellence and specialty research clinics for Rheumatic Diseases and for Multiple Sclerosis and related diseases (e.g., neuromyelitis optica and MOG antibody-associated disease). In addition to following over 4,000 patients with these conditions, teams of basic and clinical investigators conduct extensive clinical, translational and mechanistic research using samples obtained from these large clinical programs. Investigators at OMRF enjoy close scientific interactions with OUHSC faculty and participate in OUHSC graduate programs. Additional information about OMRF can be found at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation website: https://omrf.org/.

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
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 café, 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. Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.