Laboratory Technician - Pezza Lab
Department: Cell Cycle & Cancer Biology
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Pezza Lab is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented summer Lab Technician to support ongoing research through the performance of routine laboratory procedures in accordance with standardized protocols. The successful candidate will receive general instructions for routine work and detailed guidance for new assignments, with regular supervision provided for most tasks. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative research environment and contribute to the lab's overall goals. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Performing routine laboratory procedures following established protocols
• Receiving and following general instructions for day-to-day tasks and detailed instructions for new procedures
• Reporting experimental results accurately and in a timely manner
• Supporting the research team in achieving project milestones
• Assisting with lab organization and maintenance
• After appropriate training and time in the position, performing:
  • Western blotting
  • PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
  • Protein purification techniques

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a high school biological science course
• Basic knowledge of routine technical and functional laboratory procedures
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with:
  • Internet software
  • Order processing systems
  • Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Reads and comprehends instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Performs simple mathematical computations
• Applies common sense to carry out straightforward one- or two-step instructions
• Organizes tasks and performs precise, accurate work when handling samples and chemicals

Work Hours
Typically, Monday through Friday, 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, visit https://omrf.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3425833&req_loc=842648&&#job

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