Postbaccalaureate Research Scholar Dawson Lab
Department: Cell Cycle & Cancer Biology
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Overview & Responsibilities
This two-year, postbaccalaureate research opportunity in the Dawson Lab, is designed for students seeking hands-on experience to strengthen their preparation for graduate or professional school in STEM or healthcare fields. Scholars will receive close mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to engage in the scientific community through:

• Individualized guidance from faculty mentors through daily interactions and weekly meetings
• Participation in graduate-level workshops and seminars focused on skill building and career development
• Additional mentoring from senior graduate students and postdoctoral scientists on navigating graduate school and scientific careers
• Opportunities to present research at local and national meetings, as well as contribute to peer-reviewed publications

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare media and maintain laboratory stocks of solutions and reagents
• Conduct experiments under the guidance of a senior scientist
• Act as the primary contact/mentor for high school students performing research projects
• Use molecular genetics techniques, live cell imaging, and protein purification in research experiments
• Work on projects using yeast or mammalian tissue culture cells to explore chromosome segregation during meiosis and mitosis
• Gain hands-on experience in experimental design, lab techniques, and data analysis

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in biological sciences, physics, chemistry, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working as part of a supportive, collaborative team
• Eagerness to learn new techniques and the ability to work independently once trained

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with R, python, and computational skills would be desirable but not required

Work Hours

• Typically, Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 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 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=3504446&req_loc=988524&&#job

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