Research Scientist

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

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Scientist to conduct independent scientific research, develop manuscripts and grant proposals, and train students and staff. Responsibilities include overseeing lab policies and coordinating multi-disciplinary projects on campus.

The role requires a professional doctorate and at least five years of experience in a lab setting, with involvement in advanced molecular techniques and sequencing workflows.

Qualifications

• Professional Doctorate Degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• On-campus laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation.
• Prepares manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations.
• Trains undergraduates and research technicians.
• Manages laboratory policies and coordinates project development with other specialists.

Skills

Human cell culture

iPSC culture

Bioreactor fabrication

Scaffold fabrication

Molecular biology

qRT-PCR

Histology

Western blot

RNA sequencing

ELISA

Education

Professional Doctorate Degree

Tools

qRT-PCR

Western blot

RNA sequencing

Histology

ELISA

Job description

Job Description - Research Scientist (26006380)

Research Scientist

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The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. Aside from our great health plans, we have a generous match to our 403B retirement savings plan, vacation, sick and personal days. We have Paid Winter Recess (Christmas to New Year's Day). Finally, we offer generous educational benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner.

Job Summary

Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation. Prepares and crafts various documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations. Trains undergraduates and research technicians. Manages laboratory policies and coordinates project development in collaboration with other specialists.

Essential Functions

1. 1. Human cell culture, including iPSCs and mesenchymal stem cells.
2. 2. Fabrication of bioreactors for chip culture.
3. 3. Creation of methacrylate gelatin scaffold.
4. 4. Generation of miniJoint and culture.
5. 5, Mechanical application onto he miniJont chip.
6. 6. qRT-PCR, histology, western blot, ELISA, and RNA sequencing.

Physical Effort

There is no requirement of specific physical effort.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Research Scientist

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Research Science

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Professional Doctorate Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? No

Work Schedule M-F 8-4

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range TBD BasedUpon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided Yes

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.