Research Scientist

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation, including planning, organizing, conducting experiments, assessing protocol feasibility, processing and analyzing data, and delivering conference presentations.
• Prepare manuscripts, research proposals, grant applications, articles, and presentations based on research results.
• Train undergraduate students and research technicians.
• Recommend, draft, and manage laboratory policies and procedures.
• Facilitate project development in collaboration with industry and academic specialists.

Qualifications

• Professional Doctorate degree (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant research experience.

Requirements

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
• PA State Police Criminal Record Check.
• FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Current TB test as a condition of employment.
• Successful completion of a background check for position finalists.

Schedule

Full‑time regular position with flexibility in shift/hours; evenings and weekends may be required depending on cell culture and mice experiment needs.

Location: Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Lawrenceville, PA.

Required documents: Resume. Optional documents: Cover Letter.