Research Scientist

Research Scientist Med-Pediatrics

This position is for the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine within the Department of Pediatrics. This position is located at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania.

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

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

• 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.

Physical Effort: Light. 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.

Work Schedule: Position will require flexibility with shift/hours; evenings and weekends possible depending on cell culture and mice experiment needs.

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: No.

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: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume. Optional Documents: Cover Letter.