Researcher

Researcher

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260262

Organization: Ophthalmology

Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary range of $45,600-$60,400, depending on education and experience.

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

Come join the staff at OU Health Campus and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities.

Duties:

• Operates and maintains highly technical research equipment and facilities
• Plans, designs and conducts scientific experiments.
• Assists others in proper use of equipment
• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and training personnel on specialized vision research equipment used in the Ophthalmology animal facility, comparative medicine, and vision core labs
• Analyzes and interprets data.
• Presents research results and prepares research for publication.
• Operates and maintains highly technical research equipment and facilities and assists others in the proper use of equipment.
• Procures supplies and equipment needed for laboratory and field operations.
• Assists in preparing funding proposals.
• Procures supplies, reagents, surgical, consumables
• Communicates with vendors on procurement and equipment repair when needed
• Logs usage data on equipment and assists with writing annual progress reports and grant submissions using this data
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of this position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field, AND:

• 24 months of related research experience

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of related experience.

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Highly organize and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to communicate well
• Technical writing skills
• Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques (especially animal handling and physiological analysis of vision using specialized instruments)
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of specialized terminology

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements

Physical: Ability to engage in repetitive motion

Environmental: Ability to work in varied settings and locations determined by research goals