"Lead Researcher"

Lead Researcher

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 252809

Organization: Stephenson Cancer Center

Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary ranges from $65,700 to $87,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designicated Cancer Center, and one of only 73 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

At the Stephenson Cancer Center, we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! The Lead Researcher is responsible for oversight of research activities and projects.

Duties:

• Plans, designs and conducts scientific experiments, including IRB Submission. These scientific experiments involve one or more in the following areas:
  • Hematopoietic stem cell biology and transplantation.
  • Radiation mitigation and countermeasures.
  • Immunotherapy particularly CAR T cell therapy and bispecific antibody.
  • Cancer biology particularly in multiple myeloma.
• Oversees research activities and provides operational supervision for laboratory activities.
• Supervises research staff, including hiring, training and performance evaluation.
• Plans and coordinates administrative activities of assigned areas, such as the formulation and preparation of the unit's budgets, grant proposals and project proposals.
• Initiates, plans and directs field studies.
• Supervises and directs the preparation, identification, and cataloging of information and specimens.
• Executes special projects, researches and analyzes data, writes reports and makes recommendations.
• Sets policies and oversees the archiving of all data.
• Searches and applies for sponsored research.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Maintains an up-to-date literature file related to field of specialization.
• Prepares and submits research for presentations and publication.
• May teach one or more classes or seminars.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Master's degree AND:

• 36 months related research experience, including supervision.

Skills:

• Technical writing skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively.
• Advanced scientific knowledge in field of study.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the team.
• Project management experience.
• Detail oriented and excellent organization skills.

Certifications: None.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Physical:

• Ability to engage in repetitive motions.

Environmental:

• Ability to work in varied settings and locations as determined by research goals.
• May be required to travel.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Departmental Preferences:

• A Ph.D. in Biological Science, Immunology, Chemistry or related field with demonstrated productivity.
• Experimental skills in in vivo animal models, flow cytometry, molecular signaling pathways, genetic modification, CAR T functional assays etc.

Job Posting: Dec 22, 2025

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