Senior Research Specialist - Neuroscience

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

10d•$24 - $39

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. The Loukil Lab at Sanford Research Institute is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Specialist to join our team and work in neuroscience and mouse genetics research. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about pursuing a research career in neuroscience and skilled in maintaining the daily operations of a laboratory. The Loukil Lab studies a tiny cellular organelle called the primary cilium. This antenna-like structure is found in most human cells and senses extracellular cues and converts them into intracellular signals required for embryonic development and homeostasis of various tissues and organs. The Loukil Lab’s research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern cilia biogenesis, remodeling, and signaling. We aim to uncover how disruptions in these processes contribute to neurological diseases. The lab is well-equipped and offers a dynamic and collaborative research environment. The successful candidate will study how primary cilia regulate brain function and behavior. A wide range of approaches will be employed, including state-of-the-art microscopy, in vivo BioID proteomics, genetic manipulation, and mouse genetics. This is a great opportunity to enhance one's theoretical and technical skills, especially if the candidate is applying for grad school. The Loukil Lab will provide necessary mentorship and opportunities for professional growth. Join us at the Loukil Lab and contribute to groundbreaking research while ensuring our lab runs smoothly and efficiently! For additional information, please visit the lab website www.Loukil-Lab.com.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a clinical, health or life science field required.
Minimum of two years of relevant research experience required.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and/or management experience highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Performs non-complex to moderately-complex laboratory testing, experiments and analyses following established protocols.
Performs research through experimentation and appropriate literature.
Responsible for compiling and analyzing data and writing reports.
Maintains carefully written and stored records about progress and process of research and presents data at weekly lab meetings.
Participates in the development of protocols, revisions, amendments and monitor plan and scope.
Maintains records of research.
Compile and analyze data.
Make figures and graphs to represent data.
Presents results to research group.
Responsible for regulatory record keeping and training.
Must coordinate and supervise use of shared equipment and facilities including generation of standard operating procedures when required.
Supervises maintenance and servicing of research center shared equipment and facilities.
Participates in regular meetings with other research staff to resolve issues related to purchasing, lab infrastructure, facility status, lab/office logistical functions and intra-research center cooperation.
Management of shared space to accommodate needs of all labs.
Required to serve as a representative of research interests and needs on multi-research center committees, panels and groups.
Oversees the daily administrative responsibilities of the lab, and may be required to supervise students, interns or other technical staff.