Overview
**Careers With Purpose**
**Sanford 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 Building
**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD
**Address:** 2301 East 60th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours – Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** 19.00 – 30.50
**Department Details**
The Surendran Lab in the Pediatrics and Rare Diseases Group at Sanford Research has an opening for a highly motivated Research technician to investigate the cellular and molecular basis of kidney diseases. This research will involve analysis of whole exome sequences, cell culture assays, live cell imaging, and the use of transgenic rodent models. For further details of the Surendran lab please visit: https://research.sanfordhealth.org/researchers-and-labs/surendran-lab
Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in the Biomedical Sciences and technical expertise in one or more of the following: molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and bioinformatics. Successful candidate will be provided mentorship and opportunities for professional growth. Additional expectations include preparing and writing manuscripts, presenting at seminars and working collaboratively with our research team.
**Job Summary**
Assists other research investigators by performing non-complex research and experimentation following established protocols. Performs routine lab and equipment maintenance, such as cleaning glassware, counter tops, and equipment. May be responsible for calibration of instruments. Sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus. Assists with research projects. Makes intellectual contributions to current research activities and contributes to the design of experiments and new techniques. Prepares and weighs samples for testing and analysis. Conducts tests, assays and other protocols as needed and under supervision.
Properly documents procedural actions as well as results. Analyzes and/or summarizes findings. Reviews and researches current literature as directed related to current research projects.
Basic or general knowledge of laboratory procedures required.
May be expected to perform more complex scientific techniques, such as isolate and maintain various cell types in culture, including stem cells and perform studies involving animal models.
May also be expected to know techniques specific to the research program.
As a multi-site institution, occasional local travel between sites may be required.
**Qualifications**
Bachelor’s degree in a clinical, health or life science field required.
Demonstrated prior experience and competence in research a environment preferred.
**Benefits**
Sanford 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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .
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-0207173
**Job Function:** Research
**Featured:** No
