Assistant Scientist - Clinical Biostatistician

Sanford Health

Fargo, NDFull-timePosted Apr 29, 2026

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Benefits

Weekly Hours: 40.00Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employeesDepending 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 balanceFor more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits2 more items(s)

Qualifications

  • •An established as co-author or senior author of proposals, journal articles and technical reports
  • •High level of knowledge in scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives
  • •Possess 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
  • •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
  • •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
  • •Competitive publication record for rank and discipline
  • •An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment
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Responsibilities

  • •This position will be responsible for supporting faculty and scientists’ biostatistical needs in clinical research, as well as providing didactic instruction and student mentoring through the university
  • •Qualified candidates will have a strong background in biostatistics, including methodology and design, hypothesis testing, bioanalytic approaches, and power analyses
  • •Preferred candidates will have experience with clinical research, NIH grant writing, large data sets and teaching and mentoring
  • •Assistant Scientist plans, coordinates, implements and conducts independent scientific research
  • •Research would include but is not limited to complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols
  • •Analyzes and evaluates findings
  • •Organizes and conceptualizes ideas leading to proposals
  • •Writes technical summaries and publications
  • •Prepares and makes formal presentations of research results
  • •Considered the principal investigator on grants
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