Research Specialist: Kidney Biology & Molecular Lab Tools

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls invites applicants for a Research Specialist in the Surendran Lab to investigate the plasticity and remodeling capacity of the adult kidney and molecular mechanisms maintaining epithelial cell states. This role provides hands-on experience with mouse genetic tools, molecular biology, and biochemical approaches.

You will learn manuscript preparation, present at seminars, and collaborate with our research team. Occasional local travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Molecular Cell Biology or Biochemistry.
• Technical expertise in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, or bioinformatics.
• Ability to prepare and write manuscripts and present at seminars.
• Collaborative teamwork within a research group.

Responsibilities

• Assist other researchers by performing non-complex experiments following established protocols.
• Maintain lab equipment and glassware and calibrate instruments.
• Set up and operate scientific apparatus and assist with experiments.
• Document procedures and summarize results; review current literature related to projects.
• May perform complex techniques and work with cell cultures and animal models.

Skills

Molecular biology

Protein biochemistry

Bioinformatics

Manuscript writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Molecular Cell Biology or Biochemistry

Job description

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls invites applicants for a Research Specialist in the Surendran Lab to investigate the plasticity and remodeling capacity of the adult kidney and molecular mechanisms maintaining epithelial cell states. This role provides hands-on experience with mouse genetic tools, molecular biology, and biochemical approaches.

You will learn manuscript preparation, present at seminars, and collaborate with our research team. Occasional local travel between sites may be required.