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Research Scientist - 26006525

University of Pittsburgh

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Visa required • Visa sponsorship

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Job overview

The Research Scientist conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation. The role prepares research results for manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations; trains undergraduates and research technicians; manages laboratory policies; and coordinates project development with other specialists.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Professional Doctorate Degree5 Years Experience

Full job description

Research Scientist Med-Pathology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006525) 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, 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 This position is mostly sedentary. Some walking between research areas may be required. 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: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00 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: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Not Applicable View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI287905245 / 29-2055.00 Surgical Technologists

How this job compares

Set against the 2,289 open Research Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$150–228K/yr1,542 salary ranges
  • US median$34–48/hr45 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 53 open Research Scientist jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,289 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Research Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,264 postings).
Education
1,201 of the 2,289 open Research Scientist jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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