Research Specialist - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Position Information

Description & Details:

Conduct Research

• Conduct hands-on wet-lab experiments related to projects on cardiac pathophysiology, electrophysiology, pancreatic cancer biology, human iPSC culture and differentiation, or related biomedical research areas. Collect, analyze, interpret, and organize experimental data.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, protocols, reagent inventories, data files, and documentation required for research quality control and compliance.
• Assist with preparation of figures, reports, abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and grant-related materials.
• Coordinate daily laboratory activities, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, and supporting safe and compliant laboratory operations.

Training

• Train and provide technical guidance to undergraduate students, graduate students, or other laboratory personnel in established laboratory procedures as appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the research mission of the laboratory.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 12-month

Hiring Range: $45,000-$52,000

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field, and at least 3 years of relevant research experience
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in one of the following areas: cardiovascular research using rodent models, human iPSC culture and differentiation, cancer research, molecular cloning and protein purification.
• Ability to follow research protocols, troubleshoot experiments, maintain accurate records, and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or above
• Demonstrated record of research productivity through peer-reviewed publications.
• Extensive hands-on experience in patch-clamp electrophysiology, demonstrated by relevant publications.
• Extensive hands-on experience in mouse cardiac surgery, including myocardial infarction (MI), transverse aortic constriction (TAC), or related procedures, demonstrated by publications.
• Extensive hands-on experience in de novo design of proteins using deep-learning based methods, demonstrated by publications.

Core Competencies:

Well-established sense of hypothesis-driven research and the ability to conduct research and solve problems independently.

Applicant Materials Required:

Applicants should submit the following. Each required element should be uploaded separately.

• Cover letter addressing interest and detailing how the applicant meets minimum and preferred qualifications
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

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Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position

(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance

Education Benefits That Grow With You

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

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