Staff Scientist

Staff Scientist

Join a legacy of medical breakthroughs at the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, where you will drive impactful oncology discoveries directly connected to patient care. As a Staff Scientist, you will leverage our robust clinical trial network—featuring over 150 active NCI-sponsored studies—and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of world-class oncologists and clinicians. The Staff Scientist position will work closely with the Cancer Care and Research Center (CCRC) Director and other clinicians/researchers to develop grant applications and facilitate funded grant work including data collection, analysis, review and publications.

CCRC has identified the need for a Project Scientist position to support key strategic goals related to research funding utilization and scholarly output. This position is necessary to meet donor expectations, support funded research activity, and expand dissemination of research findings in priority clinical areas. Donors have expressed interest in supporting research that closes the gap between research evidence and clinical application in health services, hematology, and oncology practice.

Staff Scientist performs independent scientific research including complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols. Designs and develops research objectives for experimentation. Analyzes and evaluates findings. Assists in completion of grant applications and other regulatory documents. Writes technical summaries and co-authors articles for publication. Prepares and makes formal presentations of research results.

Typically works under broad direction of principal investigator. High level of knowledge in scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives. Possesses ability to implement experiments in the subject discipline with the ability to trouble shoot issues. Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline required.

Possesses ability to run complex pieces of equipment requiring advanced specialized training. Must possess knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis. Significant experience in analyzing and evaluating data.

General level of knowledge of project management, decision-making, and analytical skills. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team. Required publications and funding upon appointment is minimal. Sanford Research is a multi-site institution and occasional local travel between sites may be required.

Requires a doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field.

Minimum of three years post-doctoral experience in related subject field of study. Equivalent to Instructor. Management experience is highly recommended.