Nursing Principal Research Scientist- Abbott Northwestern

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

February 11, 2026

Department:

31003800 Nursing Administration

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

Bring your advanced skills that will support our vision of becoming a regional leader in expert specialty and preventive care, guided by distinctive clinical programs and rigorous scientific inquiry.

You will champion a research agenda that:

• Translates evidence-based practice (EBP) and implementation science into measurable outcomes at the bedside
• Builds a culture of clinical inquiry, mentorship, and scholarly excellence
• Aligns nursing research with organizational priorities at Abbott Northwestern and Allina Health
• Advances specialty and preventive care through rigorous scientific inquiry

What you’ll impact:

• Patient outcomes, safety, and experience
• Clinician engagement and research capability
• System-wide adoption of best practices and clinical standards
• Allina Health’s vision to be a regional leader in expert specialty and preventive care

Role has the ability to be 50% remote and 50% on-site

Candidates must be able to commute to Allina Commons location

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts
• No weekends

Job Description:

Lead and disseminate research that aims to optimize, shape and advance science. Develop and execute the research agenda for the health system. Facilitate, collaborate, and direct research design, analysis and writing efforts with clinician partners and external collaborators. Responsible for the dissemination of research activity and findings to both internal and external audiences. Provide leadership for research study teams, oversight for day-to-day research operations, mentors research scientists and clinician research partners, and oversees research staff/students.

Principle Responsibilities

• General Duties.
  • Provide operational and scientific expertise for research processes.
  • Partner with senior leadership to identify, design and initiate relevant studies.
  • Secure funding.
• Study design and implementation.
  • Conducts scientific literature review for evidence gap identification.
  • Identify and convene investigator team.
  • Create complete array of study components.
  • Direct Institutional Review Board application.
  • Design clinical trial/study, lead implementation and oversee data collection tools and approach.
  • Direct study-related education and training.
• Research Analytics.
  • Perform data extracts and oversees use of statistical software.
  • Performs analytics required for dissemination.
  • Directs and oversees analytic work of research staff.
• Dissemination Activity.
  • Promotes and facilitates dissemination of scientific findings to internal and external community.
  • Directs submission, presents findings and serves as lead author for publications and presentations.
  • Provides writing and editorial support and expertise.
• Grant writing and funding procurement.
  • Identifies and matches external funding sources with internal priorities.
  • Contributes to grant application.
  • Shepherd grant through application process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D./Doctoral level degree (including DNP) in Nursing
• 7+ years experience in population health research or healthcare related research
• 7+ years experience in statistical analysis of health care data

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $56.48 to $78.15 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experie