"Research Technician"

Research Technician

Company: University of Oklahoma

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260203

Organization: Dept of Pediatrics

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary up to $18.26 per hour, based upon experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: None

Job Description

Responsibilities for this position include engaging directly with families and children, assisting with manuscripts, opportunities for professional development, and evidence-based practices. The research technician provides assistance to research staff by collecting data, keeping records, conducting literature reviews and technical research, analyzing data, preparing reports, etc.

Duties:

• Provides assistance to a research staff by conducting simple research experiments, collecting data and samples, keeping records, conducting literature searches, analyzing data, and preparing reports.
• Conducts simple research and laboratory analysis to include but not limited to measure and weigh compounds and solutions, isolate, identify and prepare specimens, and collect samples and other research data.
• Assist in simple clinical research projects collecting data from patients and/or participates in a study or project.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects, which could include database information patient consent forms, and/or hard files.
• Interprets and analyzes data and discusses with principal investigator.
• Prepares reports concerning the progress of the project.
• Keeps detailed logs of all research related activities.
• Conducts literature searches.
• Conducts data analyses, interprets results, summarizes findings, and presents to Principal Investigator.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, or other health related field

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree.

Skills:

• Proficient with computers including data software and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to be detail-oriented
• Ability to collect and analyze data

Certifications: None

Working Conditions:

Physical:

• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Manual dexterity.
• Reaching, bending, stooping, and walking.

Environmental:

• Laboratory Environment.
• Exposure to chemicals, biohazardous materials, carcinogens, or other hazardous materials.

Department Preferences: This position is excellent for recent BA or MA graduates or persons applying to graduate school.

Job Posting: Feb 2, 2026

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