Research Scientist - Stem Cell & Bioreactor Systems

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

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.