Laboratory /Research Technician - Clinical Genomics Center (CGC)

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Clinical Genomics Center (CGC) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with molecular laboratory experience to assist in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Work independently within the CGC team to execute projects in a timely manner.

• Perform various molecular biology wet lab tasks (PCR, NGS library prep, sequencing, electrophoresis, PCR purification, DNA quantification, NGS library dilution/normalization and pooling).

• Operate various laboratory equipment (micropipettes, thermocyclers, electrophoresis instruments, liquid-handling robotics, NGS instrumentation)

• Document results in an organized manner.

• Execute protocols with maximum precision and reliability.

• Read and review new protocols and discuss their possible implementation.

• Maintain accurate laboratory logs and records.

• Provide written and verbal updates to supervisor.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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.
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., Pipetting, DNA/RNA purification/dilution, PCR amplification, etc.) required.
• Solid computer skills with familiarity with Windows Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• High attention to detail with good organizational skills required.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to strict deadlines required.
• Independent thinker with proactive approach to problem solving.
• Able to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests.
• Able to communicate professionally and clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Possesses a professional, positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of NGS library preparation techniques highly preferred.
• Previous NGS exposure/familiarity preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory protocols end-to-end preferred.

Hours
Typically Monday through Friday, 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.

OMRF is adjacent to the campus of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences C