Senior Research Specialist | Weimer Lab | Sioux Falls, SD

Job title:

Senior Research Specialist | Weimer Lab | Sioux Falls, SD

Company

Sanford Health

Job description

Careers With PurposeSanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.Facility: Sanford Center BuildingLocation: Sioux Falls, SDAddress: 2301 East 60th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USAShift: 8 Hours – Day ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40.00Salary Range: $22.50 – $36.00Department DetailsThe Weimer Lab’s interdisciplinary approach combines cell and molecular biology, genetics, and behavioral neuroscience to investigate how mechanisms of disrupted cortical development and neurodegeneration contribute to human disease and their potential as targets for drug intervention. In addition to exploring basic biology, the Weimer Lab also focuses on the development and screening of therapies for rare metabolic and neurodegenerative disorders such as Batten disease, cortical malformations, neurofibromatosis type I, and related lysosomal storage disorders such as Pompe and Fabry disease. Utilizing small and large animal models of disease, the Weimer Lab collaborates with industry and other academic institutions to explore various therapeutic approaches, including gene delivery, enzyme replacement therapy, and small molecule drug compounds. Additionally, they study the functional role of specific proteins and metabolic pathways in disease progression both to aid in the development of targeted therapies, and to identify disease-specific biomarkers.To learn more about the lab and find a list of their publications, visit their website: https://research.sanfordhealth.org/researchers-and-labs/weimer-labJob SummaryPerforms non-complex to moderately-complex laboratory testing, experiments and analyses following established protocols. Performs research through experimentation and appropriate literature. 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 meetings.Participates 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 groups.Oversees the daily administrative responsibilities of the lab, and may be required to supervise students, interns or other technical staff.QualificationsBachelor’s 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.BenefitsSanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number: R-0201399Job Function: ResearchFeatured: No

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Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Job date

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:58:39 GMT

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