Research Technician I - 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 (OMRF) is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and responsible Research Technician to join the team. This position will play a key role in achieving the mission of the lab. We aim to discover cellular and molecular mechanisms of mitochondria-associated neurological diseases. To do this, we implement an experimental pipeline that leverages the combined power of clinical data, genomics analysis, and studies using Drosophila models and patient-derived stem cell models.
We have discovered 5 novel Mendelian mitochondrial diseases including the Harel-Yoon syndrome and the Yoon-Bellen neurodevelopmental syndrome that bear my name (PMID: 27640307; PMID: 32004445; PMID: 33845882; PMID: 28017472; PMID: 34800363). We already established numerous disease models in Drosophila and human iPS cells. Last 5 years, I have trained many students to perform Drosophila genetics, iPS experiments, and molecular and cell biology. Many of them could participate in important studies and be coauthors of articles. We anticipate that motivated students will contribute to publishing new Articles!
Responsibilities will include:

Conducting genetic experiments associated with Drosophila models and/or conducting cell culture experiments with downstream assays such as Western blot and RNA experiments.

Detailed documentation of experiments and results.

Participation in lab meetings.
Minimum Requirements

BS/BA degree in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area, or equivalent years of relevant lab experience.

Must be detail-oriented and work independently as well as a team player.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and protocols/procedures.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Proficient in computing basic mathematical operations, i.e., rate, ratio, percent, molarity, and unit conversion.

Strong organizational skills with ability to perform precise and accurate work when dealing with samples and chemicals.
Special Instructions
Please send your application to [email protected] with:
1) CV
2) A list of three references with their contact information
Work Hours
Typically Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 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
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 cafe, 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.
To apply, visit https://omrf.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3546692&req_loc=1074814&&#job

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