Research Associate

ScienceCast; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Computational Biology Department invites applicants for a Research Associate position to support research projects involving experiment design, data analysis, and documentation.

Inclusion and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies. We seek a team member who can effectively interact with diverse audiences and supports the mission of the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 1–3 years of research, data collection, and analysis experience.
• Strong problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Uses software to input, manipulate, collect, and record results.
• Performs experiments per protocol; records data accurately.
• Summarizes statistics; writes technical reports; may build models.

Skills

Research experience

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Computational Biology Department invites applicants for a Research Associate position to support research projects involving experiment design, data analysis, and documentation.

Inclusion and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies. We seek a team member who can effectively interact with diverse audiences and supports the mission of the university.

Core Responsibilities

• Uses a variety of software packages to input, manipulate, collect, and record results or observations.
• Performs research experiments following experimental protocol and procedures; researches and documents information by compiling and maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Summarizes statistical information for analysis, examination, or presentation; writes technical reports; may build and validate quantitative models.
• Identifies problems and obstacles to progress; develops strategies to solve problems.
• May program software in support of job functions. Attends project meetings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1–3 years of research, data collection, and analysis experience
• Strong problem‑solving, reasoning, and communication skills
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements

• Successful background check