Job Description

Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation's oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist.

Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Responsibilities
The Miller Lab is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a position of a staff scientist interested in proteomics and data science. The Miller Lab is based in the Aging & Metabolism Research Program and studies proteostatic regulation in aging skeletal muscle and other tissues with a particular focus on mitochondria. The Miller Lab collaborates with many investigators throughout the country on studies using stable isotopic labeling. The lab also is a core in the National Institute on Aging (NIA)-funded Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center for the basic biology of aging. Primary responsibilities include sample preparation, data analysis, coding, and interpretation of proteomic data. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.


Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. at the time of the appointment.  The successful candidate must have at least one year of hands-on experience in proteomics or other ‘omic’ technology. This candidate will also have hands-on wet-lab experience working with various tissues, experience with mass-spectrometry data, and bioinformatic analysis. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.


To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1671/staff-scientist/job?in_iframe=1

OMRF’s excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.