Staff Scientist

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Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join our research team today!

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) research laboratory, supported by an endowment and directed by Jau-Shin Lou, MD. PhD., is searching for a staff scientist who possesses high level of scientific knowledge, and scientific research experience. The laboratory works closely with faculty at UND and NDSU and train their master and PhD students. It currently has three active protocols and is developing new protocols. The laboratory needs a well-trained scientist to serve as a laboratory manager, develop new research ideas and writing protocols. This department would work alongside 14 neurologists, 8 PAs and variety of nursing staff.

What would a day look like?
• Reviewing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to recruit eligible subjects.
• Conducting experiments.
• Writing papers
• Writing grants

This position offers a staff scientist opportunity to learn research principles, write research grants and papers, and work with human subjects, and develop skills to become a principal investigator.

Summary

Staff Scientist performs independent scientific research including complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols. Designs and develops research objectives for experimentation. Analyzes and evaluates findings.

Job Description

Assists in completion of grant applications and other regulatory documents. Writes technical summaries and co-authors articles for publication. Prepares and makes formal presentations of research results.

Typically works under broad direction of principal investigator. 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. Must 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. Required publications and funding upon appointment is minimal. 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 three years post-doctoral experience in related subject field of study. Equivalent to Instructor. Management experience is highly recommended.

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