Associate Scientist

About the role

Associate Scientist plans, coordinates, implements and conducts independent scientific research including complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols. 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, implement and conduct independent scientific research including complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols
• Manage budgetary implications of assigned research projects
• Organize and conceptualize ideas leading to proposals
• Write technical summaries and publications
• Prepare and deliver formal presentations of research results
• Analyze and evaluate findings
• Originate and write research proposals to secure external funding
• Serve as principal investigator on grants
• Act as co‑author or senior author on proposals, journal articles and technical reports
• Implement experiments in the subject discipline and troubleshoot issues
• Operate complex equipment requiring advanced specialized training
• Apply modern research methods, data collection and analysis techniques
• Analyze and evaluate data
• Apply project management, decision‑making and analytical skills
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Work collaboratively within a research group or team
• Occasional local travel between sites may be required

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field
• Minimum of six years post‑doctoral experience in a related subject field
• Equivalent to Associate Professor level
• Competitive publication record for rank and discipline

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance

Pay

Salary Range: $46.00 - $76.00

Schedule

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts; Job Schedule: Full time; Weekly Hours: 40.00