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Posted July 16, 2026

Research Scientist

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States 15260 Full-Time
Reference: 285886051


Research Scientist

Med-Cardiovascular Institute - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004135)


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.


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

Lead various projects from wet lab perspectives


Physical Effort

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.



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: 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



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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