Advanced Research Scientist: Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

403(b) retirement match

Vacation, sick and personal days

Paid winter recess

Educational benefits for employees and

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Staff Research Scientist in the Med-Orthopedic Surgery division to lead independent research projects, train personnel, and prepare grant applications. This role requires a professional doctorate and at least five years of experience in a laboratory setting on campus.

Responsibilities include advanced cellular assays, bioreactor work, scaffold fabrication, and multi-omics analyses, with standard M-F on-site hours and strong collaboration within the lab.

Qualifications

• Professional Doctorate degree required.
• 5 years of relevant research experience.
• On-campus laboratory environment under Pitt policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research from inception to results.
• Train undergraduates and research technicians.
• Prepare manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations.
• Manage laboratory policies and coordinate project development.

Skills

Cell culture

qRT-PCR

Histology

Western blot

ELISA

RNA sequencing

Bioreactor fabrication

Chip culture

Gel scaffold

MiniJoint culture

Mechanical testing

Education

Professional Doctorate Degree

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Staff Research Scientist in the Med-Orthopedic Surgery division to lead independent research projects, train personnel, and prepare grant applications. This role requires a professional doctorate and at least five years of experience in a laboratory setting on campus.

Responsibilities include advanced cellular assays, bioreactor work, scaffold fabrication, and multi-omics analyses, with standard M-F on-site hours and strong collaboration within the lab.