Research Scientist

Location:

Avera Research Institute-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$82,160.00 - $123,240.00

Position Highlights

A variety of backgrounds and research focus areas could work well in this position. The ability to work within teams, contribute to the financial growth of the research institute, and ask meaningful questions are critical. The most important element for success in this position is the ability to work well within a health system and with community collaborators in creating meaningful studies designed to have a positive impact on the people and communities we serve.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the conduct of research. Establishes goals, objectives, standards of performance, and develops policies/procedures. Responsible for overall daily operations to assure advancement of ethical and scientifically meritorious research, which will ultimately develop state-of-the-art treatments, provide improved health care, and reduce health care costs.

What you will do

• Establishes and directs an active research program in their area of scientific specialty.
• Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained.
• Assigns and reviews work of subordinates.
• Plans experimental protocols.
• Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data.
• Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
• Plans and supervises training of research associates and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
• Procures external funding, from grants and other sources, to maintain an active, independent research program.
• Develops and manages study budgets.
• Publishes in the form of articles in peer reviewed journals, books, chapters, review articles, and abstracts in this area of expertise.
• (Public disclosure of research results should be done with discretion regarding potentially patentable technologies and should not be done until proper intellectual property protection is in place in the form of patents or continuations.).
• Maintains membership in professional societies, attending and actively participating in regular meetings (presenting papers or posters, participating in or organizing workshops, seminars, symposia, etc. - using discretion with regards to intellectual property issues).
• Gives presentations at research seminars and participates in research-oriented journal clubs.
• Serves on committees relevant to research.
• Promotes the development and exposure of research efforts in the community.
• Attracts and supervises graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, and/or undergraduate students in relevant research projects.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Doctorate (PHD) Doctoral degree or equivalent with related postdoctoral experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.