Assistant Research Technician

Sanford Health

Sioux Falls, SDInternshipPosted Apr 8, 2026

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Benefits

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Job Description

: 2301 East 60th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Starting Rate: $16.50

Job Summary

Under specific direction, assist other research investigators or administrators by performing basic research and experimentation following established protocols or research related support tasks. May perform routine lab and equipment maintenance, which may include cleaning glassware, counter tops and equipment. May be responsible for calibration of instruments and may be required to set-up and operate various scientific apparatus.

Perform literature searches under supervision. Read assigned literature and technical documents as directed by senior research investigator(s). Properly document procedural actions and results.

Work under direct supervision of a faculty or senior research staff.

Exhibit good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, but possess a limited knowledge of research. Possess a working knowledge and use of basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

May be responsible for the collation and formatting of data for analysis.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Six months to a year of related research experience is preferred.

Position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as time management and organizational skills. Working knowledge and use of basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0255735

Job Function: Research

Featured: No

Qualifications

  • Exhibit good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, but possess a limited knowledge of research
  • Possess a working knowledge and use of basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as time management and organizational skills
  • Working knowledge and use of basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
  • An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment

Benefits

  • Weekly Hours: 40.00
  • Starting Rate: $16.50
  • Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees
  • Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
  • For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits

Responsibilities

  • Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
  • Job Schedule: Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
  • Under specific direction, assist other research investigators or administrators by performing basic research and experimentation following established protocols or research related support tasks
  • May perform routine lab and equipment maintenance, which may include cleaning glassware, counter tops and equipment
  • May be responsible for calibration of instruments and may be required to set-up and operate various scientific apparatus
  • Perform literature searches under supervision
  • Read assigned literature and technical documents as directed by senior research investigator(s)
  • Properly document procedural actions and results
  • Work under direct supervision of a faculty or senior research staff
  • May be responsible for the collation and formatting of data for analysis


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