Research Technician I - Farris Lab (Temporary Part-Time)

About the Role

The Farris Lab within the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology Research Program at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a Temporary Part-time Research Technician. This role involves performing research experiments and procedures according to standardized protocols, collecting and presenting data, and supporting the laboratory team to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Coupling of proteins to magnetic beads using standardized protocols
• Collecting bead-based assay data using standardized protocols
• Reporting results, including data summaries and basic statistical analyses
• Contributing to general laboratory maintenance, ordering, and inventory

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism while interacting with a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or expertise in developing magnetic bead-based assays (strongly preferred)
• Experience or expertise in collecting bead-based assay data
• Interest in autoimmunity or immunology
• Experience with usage of R Studio

Schedule

Approximately 20 hours per week, typically during regular business hours (9:00 AM–5:30 PM), Monday through Friday. Specific days and times may vary, and occasional work outside these hours may be required to accommodate experimental setups. Expected duration is 4-6 months, dependent upon funding and laboratory needs.

About OMRF

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 with a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, 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.