"Staff Research Associate"

Staff Research Associate

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260005

Organization: Stephenson Cancer Center

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

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted annual salary ranges from $45,600 to $60,400, based on experience.

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated 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.

The Stephenson Cancer Center is now hiring for a Staff Research Associate. This position conducts ongoing research projects and manages research staff.

Duties:

• Plans, designs and conducts scientific research in one or more of 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
• Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests. Responsible for the final design of research studies.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects. Conducts and directs analyses of data. Interprets, draws conclusions, and documents. Prepares final versions of reports to be submitted for publication. Presents research material to fellow researchers, committees, faculty, and at conferences.
• Keeps record of information obtained during research. May include a database of information or hard files.
• Conducts research of the literature.
• Independently conducts technical research. Collaborates with other researchers.
• Supervises a staff of research assistants and technicians. Responsible for hiring and firing, training, conducting performance appraisals, disciplining, and delegating tasks, and overseeing work.
• Manages the research laboratory or section. Interacts with funding source to ensure status is maintained.
• Sets major goals for the laboratory, ensures goals are met, and makes necessary adjustments. Discusses with Principal Investigator.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Master's Degree in a Biological Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, or related field. 60 months research specialty experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept a Ph.D. plus 36 months experience as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

Skills:

• Experimental skills in in vivo animal models, flow cytometry, molecular signaling pathways, genetic modification, cancer cell biology etc.
• Working knowledge of how to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous 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.

Working Conditions:

Physical: Standing for long periods of time. Manual dexterity. Stooping, bending, reaching, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Environmental: Exposure to blood borne pathogens, carcinogens, and chemicals.

Departmental Preferences:

• Ph.D.
• Ability to function at the post-doctoral level.

Job Posting: Jan 5, 2026

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