Research Associate

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement match up to 5%

Career development & mentorship

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Avera Research Institute in Sioux Falls is seeking a Research Associate to support scientists across all stages of the research process, with a focus on maternal health projects. You will work closely with team members on evaluating innovative care pathways and training efforts.

The role requires strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Salary range is listed and dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Master's in a health or social-related field.
• Scientific writing and/or conducting literature reviews.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist scientists in conducting research, including preparing routine correspondence and coordinating meetings.
• Review procedures and protocols for appropriateness before implementation.
• Deliver small group lectures to research personnel on community-based topics.
• Conduct literature searches for manuscripts, grants, or new studies.
• Compile data for statistical analysis and help design databases and files for research administration.
• Write background and methods sections of grants, reports and publications.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in health or social-related field

Tools

Reference management software

Job description

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. $55,640.00 - $83,200.00

Position Highlights

This Research Associate will support the Avera Research Institute scientists in a variety of ways and throughout all stages of the research process from proposal writing to dissemination of findings. Given the funding portfolio of Avera Research Institute, this position will be working closely with team members on a variety of maternal health focused projects, helping to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of innovative care pathways, programing and training efforts.

Learn more about the Avera Research Institute at the link below: Avera Research Institute

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

Works with principal investigators under general direction to perform professional-level medical or scientific research tasks related to a particular or specialized field of endeavor. These scientific activities including writing literature reviews; contributing to scientific articles, reports and presentations; preparing materials for submission to agencies or boards; summarizing project results; and project implementation and management. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and collegiality.

What you will do

• Assists scientists in the conduct of research, which may include, but are not limited to preparing routine correspondence with various outside parties, scheduling and facilitating project-related meetings, collecting, recording, filing and submitting data according to research protocol.
• Reviews recommendations by Principal Investigators, students, or other staff of new or modified procedures and protocols prior to implementation to assure appropriateness.
• Provides periodic small group lectures to research personnel on select topics in research to acquaint them with community-based research and related project topics.
• Conducts literature searches for Principal Investigator to be used for writing manuscripts and grants or for developing new research studies.
• Compiles data for statistical analysis and assists in the design and maintenance of databases, spreadsheets, and other computer files used in the administration of research.
• Writes background and methods sections of grants, reports, and publications for Principal Investigators and other professional personnel.

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

Master's in a health or social-related field

Scientific writing and/or conducting literature reviews

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Reference management software
• Research project management and report generation

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.
• 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 [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.