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**Facility:** Sanford Center Building
**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD
**Address:** 2301 East 60th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
**Shift:** Day
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** $22.50 – $36.00
**Job Summary**
Performs non-complex to moderately-complex laboratory testing, experiments and analyses following established protocols. Performs research through experimentation and appropriate literature. An NIH-funded full-time employee position is available in the Chandrasekar lab at Sanford Research, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Chandrasekar lab investigates the role of myosin motor proteins and the actin cytoskeleton in cellular transport pathways and epithelial transport associated kidney disease. We use conditional knockout animal models and epithelial cell culture methods combined with advanced imaging techniques (light microscopy, electron microscopy and 3D reconstruction) to address fundamental questions in cell and kidney biology. We utilize tools and techniques developed in the lab to reveal organelle structure, function, and physiology from both in vitro (kidney epithelial cell culture) and in vivo (whole kidney) perspectives.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills who will enjoy doing science with passionate, fun loving team members. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, or a related field, with some experience in mouse models, biochemistry, and microscopy. The position should be of interest to scientists who want to apply cutting edge microscopy techniques and mouse genetics to study basic cell and kidney biology and relate the findings to human disease.
Interested individuals should send a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and the names of three references to Indra.Chandrasekar@SanfordHealth.org with the subject line “Senior Research Specialist”.
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.
**Qualifications**
Bachelor’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.
**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 .
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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-0152695
**Job Function:** Research
**Featured:** No
