Job Description

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 Americas heartland.

Work Shift:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

The Loukil Lab at Sanford Research Institute is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Specialist to join our team and work in neuroscience and mouse genetics research. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about pursuing a research career in neuroscience and skilled in maintaining the daily operations of a laboratory. The Loukil Lab studies a tiny cellular organelle called the primary cilium. This antenna-like structure is found in most human cells and senses extracellular cues and converts them into intracellular signals required for embryonic development and homeostasis of various tissues and organs.


The Loukil Labs research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern cilia biogenesis remodeling and signaling. We aim to uncover how disruptions in these processes contribute to neurological diseases. The lab is well-equipped and offers a dynamic and collaborative research environment. The successful candidate will study how primary cilia regulate brain function and behavior. A wide range of approaches will be employed including state-of-the-art microscopy in vivo BioID proteomics genetic manipulation and mouse genetics. This is a great opportunity to enhance ones theoretical and technical skills especially if the candidate is applying for grad school. The Loukil Lab will provide necessary mentorship and opportunities for professional growth. Join us at the Loukil Lab and contribute to groundbreaking research while ensuring our lab runs smoothly and efficiently!

For additional information please visit the lab website .

Summary

Performs non-complex to moderately-complex laboratory testing experiments and analyses following established protocols. Performs research through experimentation and appropriate literature.

Job Description

Responsible for compiling and analyzing data and writing reports. Maintains carefully written and stored records about progress and process of research and presents data at weekly lab in the development of protocols revisions amendments and monitor plan and scope. Maintains records of research. Compile and analyze data. Make figures and graphs to represent data. Presents results to research group. Responsible for regulatory record keeping and training. Must coordinate and supervise use of shared equipment and facilities including generation of standard operating procedures when required. Supervises maintenance and servicing of research center shared equipment and facilities. Participates in regular meetings with other research staff to resolve issues related to purchasing lab infrastructure facility status lab/office logistical functions and intra-research center cooperation. Management of shared space to accommodate needs of all labs. Required to serve as a representative of research interests and needs on multi-research center committees panels and the daily administrative responsibilities of the lab and may be required to supervise students interns or other technical staff.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a clinical health or life science field required.

Minimum of two years of relevant research experience required. Leadership and/or management experience highly recommended.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Shift work

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