Research Associate, Clinical Research, Research Scientist

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$55,640.00 - $83,200.00

Avera Research Institute-Sioux Falls

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

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.

Avera Research Institute

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• Master's in a health or social-related field
• Scientific writing and/or conducting literature reviews

• Reference management software
• Research project management and report generation

• 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…