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Allina Health

Nursing Principal Research Scientist

Allina Commons Full time

Location Address:

2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted:

November 04, 2025

Department:

16000638 System Nursing

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

At Allina Health, we recognize the importance of nursing research has on improving patient outcomes and advancing the nursing profession. We are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment where you will thrive both professionally and personally.

Key Position Details:

Role has the ability to be 50% remote and 50% on-site

  • 1.0 FTE (80-hours per two week pay period)
  • 8-hour day shifts
  • No weekends

Job Description:

Lead and disseminate research that aims to optimize, shape and advance science. Develop and execute the research agenda for the health system. Facilitate, collaborate, and direct research design, analysis and writing efforts with clinician partners and external collaborators. Responsible for the dissemination of research activity and findings to both internal and external audiences. Provide leadership for research study teams, oversight for day-to-day research operations, mentors research scientists and clinician research partners, and oversees research staff/students.

Principle Responsibilities

  • General Duties.
    • Provide operational and scientific expertise for research processes.
    • Partner with senior leadership to identify, design and initiate relevant studies.
    • Secure funding.
  • Study design and implementation.
    • Conducts scientific literature review for evidence gap identification.
    • Identify and convene investigator team.
    • Create complete array of study components.
    • Direct Institutional Review Board application.
    • Design clinical trial/study, lead implementation and oversee data collection tools and approach.
    • Direct study-related education and training.
  • Research Analytics.
    • Perform data extracts and oversees use of statistical software.
    • Performs analytics required for dissemination.
    • Directs and oversees analytic work of research staff.
  • Dissemination Activity.
    • Promotes and facilitates dissemination of scientific findings to internal and external community.
    • Directs submission, presents findings and serves as lead author for publications and presentations.
    • Provides writing and editorial support and expertise.
  • Grant writing and funding procurement.
    • Identifies and matches external funding sources with internal priorities.
    • Contributes to grant application.
    • Shepherd grant through application process.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D./Doctoral level degree (including DNP) in Nursing
  • 7+ years experience in population health research
  • 7+ years experience in statistical analysis of health care data


Physical Demands

  • Sedentary:
  • Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $55.24 to $76.43 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

  • Medical/Dental

  • PTO/Time Away

  • Retirement Savings Plans

  • Life Insurance

  • Short-term/Long-term Disability

  • Paid Caregiver Leave

  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

  • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

  • Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.