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 commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.
ResponsibilitiesThe Imaging Core facility is looking for a part-time Histology Technician (25–32 hr/wk). This person is needed for intake and preparation for biological samples of microscopic analysis using paraffin, cryo and/ or resin fixation, embedding and sectioning techniques.
Responsibilities:
Performing special staining and protocol design.Conducting routine maintenance on histology equipment.Further training on various microscopes and other instruments will be included based on workload and interest. Minimum Qualifications Excellent organization skills.Must be team oriented, personable, and able to deal with diverse personalities.Must be able to take direction, follow instructions and keep meticulous records.Must be reliable and self-driven with a high attention to detail.Excellent oral and written communication skills, customer service skills and an ability to work independently are a must.Basic computer skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Excel.Preferred Qualifications
One year of histology laboratory or related laboratory experience highly desired. BA/BS degree in one of the biological sciences, physics or chemistry is preferred.
Experience/nnowledge of preparatory methods for light and/or electron microscopy, experience with specimen fixation, embedding, sectioning and staining techniques are also desired.
Work HoursFlexible part-time hours, 25–32 hours/week.
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