Job Description

Associate Staff Scientist
Department: Arthritis & Clinical Immuno
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Scofield lab is hiring an Associate Staff Scientist to design and conduct research experiments; prepare reports presentations and manuscripts for publication; assists with grant writing; and oversee and/or manage research projects, summarize and present results, as well as guiding/leading graduate students, postdocs, and lab staff; may manage staff.
Responsibilities:

• Apply principles and practices of scientific theory, research, and immunology
• Formulate and test scientific hypotheses
• Design and conduct research experiments
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize data and experimental results
• Prepare and write technical and scientific papers
• Develop and write grant proposals
• Communicate scientific concepts effectively in both oral and written formats
• Mentor students and provide guidance to junior scientists
• Direct and oversee the work of less experienced research staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a biological science, chemistry, physics, or other relevant area, M.D., or equivalent
• Three years of postdoctoral research experience
• Familiarity with standard lab techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory techniques, including but not limited to flow cytometry, RNA expression analysis, and CRISPR-Cas systems
• Proficiency in analyzing large and complex datasets, including genome-wide association studies and RNA expression data

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=3692086&req_loc=1294737&&#job

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