Senior Research ScientistUniversity of Pittsburgh

Senior Research Scientist

Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000565)

This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Job Summary

Serves as subject matter expert and conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation. Prepares and crafts various complex documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations. Trains undergraduates, junior lab members, and research technicians. Manages laboratory policies and coordinates high-level work and project development in collaboration with other specialists.

Essential Functions

•Acts as a subject matter expert and 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 complex manuscripts, research proposals, articles, grant applications, work for publications, and presentations based on research results.

•Trains undergraduates, junior lab members, and/or research technicians.

•Recommends, drafts, and manages laboratory policies and procedures.

•Facilitates high-level work and project development in collaboration with other industry and academic specialists.

•Position will be in Pediatric Oncology Lab with other investigators, including graduate students, post-docs, and Lab manager.

•Research includes flow cytometry, tissue culture, PCR, protein analysis, next-gen sequencing approaches, and model organisms.

Physical Effort

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Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Senior Research Scientist

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Research Science

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Professional Doctorate Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

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

Work Schedule: This position will require flexibility with shift/hours and occasionally will be required to work on the evenings and weekends.

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

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon 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.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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