Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Yoon Lab within the Aging & Metabolism Research Program at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking a Research Technician at the II, III or IV level. Dr. Yoon's research focuses on the discovery of new genetic/neurological diseases and their pathogenic mechanisms. The lab implements an experimental pipeline that leverages the combined power of clinical data, genomics analysis, and studies using patient-derived stem cell models.

Dr. Yoon's research has uncovered 5 novel Mendelian mitochondrial diseases including the Harel-Yoon syndrome and the Yoon-Bellen neurodevelopmental syndrome that bear his name (PMID: 27640307; PMID: 32004445; PMID: 33845882; PMID: 28017472; PMID: 34800363). He and his lab have already established numerous disease models in human iPS cells.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological sciences or relevant field and two (2) years of relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines, and work independently as well as a team player.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and protocols/procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical operations, i.e., rate, ratio, percent, molarity, and unit conversion.
• Ability to organize and perform precise and accurate work when dealing with samples and chemicals.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Professionalism while interacting with a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with strong expertise in neuronal cell and iPSC culture are greatly encouraged to apply. Expertise in any of the following areas is highly valued:

• Human iPSC or ESC biology
• Neuronal cell culture
• Cell biology (immunocytochemistry, confocal microscopy, cell cycle,)
• Molecular biology (RNA work, qRT-PCR, Western blot)

Work Hours
Typically, Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM but schedule may vary depending on experiments/projects.

Special Instructions
Please include the following in your application:

• A cover letter describing your past training, research interest and career goals
• A detailed CV
• Contact information of three references

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 café, 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.