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Research Scientist

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PAPosted July 15, 2026via Pitt Careers

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.

Main Duties:

Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation, including planning, organizing, conducting experiments, assessing protocol feasibility, processing and analyzing data, and conference presentations.

Prepares manuscripts, research proposals, articles, grant applications, work for publications, and presentations based on research results.

Trains undergraduates and/or research technicians.

Recommends, drafts, and manages laboratory policies and procedures.

Facilitates work and project development in collaboration with other industry and academic specialists.

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.

Lead various projects from wet lab perspectives

Must be able to move between university labs and offices.  Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, sit for longer periods of time.  Must be able to move lab equipment as needed.

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

Job Details

  • 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
  • Substitution in lieu of education or experience: No
  • Work Schedule: mon-friday standard
  • Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
  • Hiring Range: To be determined based on 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: Not Applicable
  • Required Documents: Resume
  • Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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