Role OverviewThe Stout Lab in the Aging & Metabolism Research Program is seeking a Research Technician to conduct research in cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the aging process using rodent models. The role involves managing mouse colony, euthanizing animals, maintaining laboratory inventories, and assisting postdoctoral scientists and graduate students with experiments.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: managing mouse colony, euthanizing animals, maintaining laboratory inventories, ordering laboratory supplies, and assisting postdoctoral scientists and graduate students with experiments.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to coordinate day-to-day work, follow protocols, and maintain meticulous records. The role requires excellent oral and written communication skills, professionalism, and acceptance of diverse personalities and cultures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Willingness to handle laboratory animals (mice and rats)
- Strong ability to coordinate day-to-day work, and follow protocols to complete a variety of detailed tasks and assignments
- Must be organized, take direction, keep meticulous records, and meet all deadlines
- Ability to record detailed procedures and results
- Basic computer skills including Internet software, order processing systems, and Microsoft Office software
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- Professionalism and acceptance of diverse personalities and cultures are required, as well as willingness to work collaboratively with others, and independently in areas of proficiency
- Willingness to learn new techniques and initiative to solve problems
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Minimum 8% company retirement contribution
- Vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Onsite café
- Free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro
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