Postbaccalaureate Research Scholar Donczew Lab
Department: Cell Cycle & Cancer Biology
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Overview and Responsibilities
This research opportunity in the Donczew Lab is an opportunity for up to two years meant for postbaccalaureate students who wish to attain research experience that will help prepare them for graduate or professional school in a STEM-related area or healthcare.
Scholars will receive professional development opportunities through:

One-on-one mentorship from a supervising faculty member via informal daily interactions and formal weekly meetings

Access to graduate student workshops and seminars that address skill building and career development

Additional meetings with senior graduate students and postdoctoral research scientists to get real-world perspectives about graduate school, the skills/effort needed to succeed, and further scientific training.

Involvement in research projects exploring the mechanisms of transcription and DNA replication in eukaryotic cells.

Potential to present research at local and national scientific meetings and to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Preparing media and reagents and assisting lab manager in other daily tasks.

Conducting experiments under the guidance of senior scientists using modern molecular biology, biochemical and genomic methods.

Contributing to projects based on yeast and/or mammalian cell lines models to explore fundamental mechanisms of transcription and DNA replication in eukaryotic cells and the interplay between the two processes.

Staying up-to-date with relevant literature and gaining significant hands-on experience in experimental design, cutting edge lab techniques and data analysis.
Minimum Requirements

Recent (within the last 3 years) BA/BS degree in a STEM field, such as the biological sciences, engineering, chemistry, physics, or computer science, and a desire to gain research experience in preparation for applications to graduate or professional schools in STEM related areas OR recent (within the last 6 months) master's degree in a STEM field, such as the biological sciences, engineering, chemistry, physics, or computer science, and a desire to gain research experience in preparation for applications to graduate or professional schools in STEM related areas.

Professionalism, strong work ethics, excellent communication skills, and acceptance of diverse personalities/cultures

High attention to details and ability to multitask

Must be organized, willing to learn and take direction once trained, keep meticulous records, and meet deadlines.

Enthusiasm to address important biological questions
Preferred Qualifications

Recent (within the last year) BA/BS/MS degree in a STEM field, including biological sciences, engineering, or chemistry, and a desire to gain research experience in preparation for applications to graduate or professional schools in STEM related areas.

Prior experience in wet lab and/or computational skills including Python, R, HPC cluster etc.
Work Hours
Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Ability to come to lab over weekends or holidays as experiments require is expected.
OMRF 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 collective commitment to our mission, ". . . so that more may live longer, healthier lives." Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.
OMRF Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our 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. Learn more about our benefits here.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, visit https://omrf.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3528486&req_loc=1043285&&#job

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