Assistant Scientist - Clinical Biostatistician

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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 America's heartland.

Facility: Amber Valley
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 4840 23rd Ave S #201, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00

Department Details

Sanford Research, in collaboration with North Dakota State University's College of Health and Human Sciences, is hiring an Assistant Scientist. This position will be responsible for supporting faculty and scientists' biostatistical needs in clinical research, as well as providing didactic instruction and student mentoring through the university. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in biostatistics, including methodology and design, hypothesis testing, bioanalytic approaches, and power analyses. Preferred candidates will have experience with clinical research, NIH grant writing, large data sets and teaching and mentoring. Candidates may have their own line of research.

Job Summary

Assistant Scientist plans, coordinates, implements and conducts independent scientific research. Research would include but is not limited to complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols. Analyzes and evaluates findings. Organizes and conceptualizes ideas leading to proposals. Writes technical summaries and publications. Prepares and makes formal presentations of research results. Considered the principal investigator on grants. An 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.

Possess 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.

Qualifications

Requires a doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field.

Minimum of three years post-doctoral experience in related subject field of study. Equivalent to Assistant Professor. Competitive publication record for rank and discipline.

Benefits

Sanford 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 .

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Sanford 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-0257519
Job Function: Research
Featured: No