Assistant/Associate/Staff Scientist - Srinivasan Lab at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in Oklahoma City, OK

Job description

• The Srinivasan Laboratory at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is recruiting a motivated Staff Scientist to study the development and disease mechanisms of lymphatic vessels and cardiovascular valves.
• Our research addresses diseases including lymphedema, aortic stenosis, mitral valve prolapse, venous valve dysfunction, thrombosis, and inflammatory disorders. We use multidisciplinary approaches including genetically engineered mouse models, advanced imaging, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and bioinformatics.
• Successful candidates will have opportunities to develop independent research directions, learn new experimental and computational approaches, present their work at scientific meetings, and contribute to high-impact publications.

Responsibilities

• Study the development and disease mechanisms of lymphatic vessels and cardiovascular valves.
• Use multidisciplinary approaches including genetically engineered mouse models, advanced imaging, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and bioinformatics.
• Develop independent research directions, learn new experimental and computational approaches, present work at scientific meetings, and contribute to high-impact publications.

Requirements

• Relevant backgrounds include Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Vascular Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, or Bioinformatics. Experience with mouse models, imaging, genomics, or computational analysis is desireable but not required.
• Ph.D. in a biological science, M.D., or equivalent
• Familiarity with standard lab techniques.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about science.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and write summaries of result.
• Must be efficient with time and project management.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team with complementary skill sets.
• Significant experience working with mouse models of disease and microscopy is highly preferred.

Skills

Required

• Familiarity with standard lab techniques
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Ability to work independently
• Teamwork
• Time and project management

Preferred

• Experience with mouse models of disease
• Microscopy

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 café, 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.