"Senior Staff Research Asst"

Senior Staff Research Asst

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 252215

Organization: Cell Biology

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary range of $38,700-$50,300 dependent upon qualifications and experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented candidate to join an NIH-funded research program investigating the brain circuits and signaling pathways that regulate metabolic and cardiovascular functions. The successful candidate will work with transgenic mouse models to conduct behavioral and physiological phenotyping, as well as histological and biochemical experiments. Prior experience with mouse handling is preferred. Background in neurobiology, physiology, molecular genetics, cell culture, or biochemical assays is a plus, but specific training will be provided. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at understanding how the brain maintains body health and identifying new therapeutic targets for conditions such as obesity and diabetes.

Duties:

• Maintain and manage various transgenic mouse colonies.
• Assist with behavioral and physiological phenotyping in animal models.
• Perform perfusion, brain tissue dissection, sectioning, and staining.
• Conduct molecular biology, biochemical, and histological assays (e.g., PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry).
• Provides assistance to a research staff by collecting and analyzing data, keeping records, conducting literature and technical research, preparing reports, and may supervise personnel.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects. Conducts analyses of data. Interprets, draws conclusions, and discusses with principal investigator. Presents research material to fellow researchers and colleagues.
• Keeps record of information obtained during research. May include a database of information or hard files.
• Independently conducts technical research.
• Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
• Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests.
• Collaborates with other researchers.
• May supervise a staff of research technicians and/or research assistants. Delegates tasks and oversees work.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science, Chemistry, Physical Science, or related field.

• 24 months research laboratory experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in the aforementioned fields in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree, for a total of 72 months combined research assistant/technician experience.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of how to handle biohazard materials or chemicals following Federal, State, and University regulations and guidelines.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to analyze data and keep records.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise research technicians or assistants.

Working Conditions:

Physical:

• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Manual dexterity.
• Stoop, bend, crouch, or lift up to 25 pounds.
• Speaking and listening.

Environmental:

• Laboratory Environment.
• May be exposed to biohazardous materials, chemicals, odors, or carcinogens.

Job Posting: Oct 3, 2025

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