Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Compensation:
Salary Range: $46.00 - $76.00Union Position:
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Summary
Associate Scientist plans, coordinates, implements and conducts independent scientific research including complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols.Job Description
Responsible for budgetary implication of the assigned research project. Organizes and conceptualizes ideas leading to proposals. Writes technical summaries and publications. Prepares and makes formal presentations of research results. Analyzes and evaluates findings. Typically depends on established grant funds for terms of employment. Originates and writes research proposals of sufficient quality to obtain significant financial support from external sponsors. Considered the principal investigator on grants. Established as co-author or senior author of proposals, journal articles and technical reports. High level of knowledge in scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives. Possesses ability to implement experiments in the subject discipline with the ability to trouble shoot issues. Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline required. Possesses ability to run complex pieces of equipment requiring advanced specialized training. Possess knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis. Significant experience in analyzing and evaluating data. General level of knowledge of project management, decision-making, and analytical skills. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team. Sanford Research is a multi-site institution and occasional local travel between sites may be required.Qualifications
Requires a doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field.Minimum of six years post-doctoral experience in related subject field of study. Equivalent to Associate Professor. Competitive publication record for rank and discipline.
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Skills Required
- Doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field
- Minimum of six years of post-doctoral experience in a related subject field
- Competitive publication record for rank and discipline
- High-level knowledge of scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives
- Ability to implement experiments and troubleshoot issues
- Knowledge of modern research methods, data collection, and analysis
- Significant experience analyzing and evaluating data
- Ability to operate complex equipment requiring advanced specialized training
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team
What We Do
Sanford Health is an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides hospital and clinic care, senior-care services, physician and advanced-practice services, health-plan coverage, research, education, and clinical trials across the Upper Midwest. The organization’s mission is to transform the health care experience and expand access, serving more than two million patients through a broad regional network.
