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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: $19.00 - $30.50

Department Details

The Khurshid lab focuses on the alternative splicing in tumors, particularly examining how metabolic starvation and other factors within the tumor microenvironment affect the splicing of various genes and/ or the related RNA binding proteins to promote tumorigenesis. This person will work directly with Dr Khurshid and use cell culture models and patient samples to analyze altered splicing patterns. Experience with basic molecular biology techniques and/ or 3-D cell-culture models is preferred.

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 .

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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-0200703

Job Function: Research

Featured: No