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Research Scientist - 26006380

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Compensation
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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 through presentation. The role prepares research results for manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations; trains undergraduates and research technicians; and manages laboratory policies and project development with other specialists. Research activities include cell culture, bioreactor and scaffold fabrication, miniJoint generation and culture, mechanical application, and molecular and histological analyses.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Human Cell CultureBioreactor FabricationGelatin Scaffold CreationMiniJoint Generation and CultureMechanical ApplicationqRT-PCRHistologyWestern BlotELISARNA Sequencing

Qualifications

Professional Doctorate Degree5 Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Research Scientist Med-Orthopedic Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006380) The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. Aside from our great health plans, we have a generous match to our 403B retirement savings plan, vacation, sick and personal days. We have Paid Winter Recess (Christmas to New Year's Day). Finally, we offer generous educational benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner. 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 1. Human cell culture, including iPSCs and mesenchymal stem cells. 2. Fabrication of bioreactors for chip culture. 3. Creation of methacrylate gelatin scaffold. 4. Generation of miniJoint and culture. 5, Mechanical application onto he miniJont chip. 6. qRT-PCR, histology, western blot, ELISA, and RNA sequencing. Physical Effort There is no requirement of specific physical effort. 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: M-F 8-4 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: Not Applicable View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI287580048 / 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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