36 jobs found in Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Research Scientist Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006337) The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division is made of up approximately 70 clinical staff and over 100 research staff who work in a variety of locations including: Bridgeside Point, Biomedical Science Tower (BST), UPMC Hospitals including Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, Jameson and Mercy. The division provides world class services across 10 inpatient services at five hospitals and over 70,000 outpatient office visits. We have a major research mission that focuses on basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology. The Benam Lab ( https://www.benamlab.net/ ) at the University of Pittsburgh Departments of Medicine and Bioengineering is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Scientist to support and coordinate a multidisciplinary research program focused on the development,...

Laboratory Research Technician II Bioengineering - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006221) The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Research Technician II in their 7 Tesla Bioengineering Research Program (7TBRP) and Radiofrequency Research Facility. The incumbent will have the responsibility of performing imaging research, including operation of the 7T Plus Human MRI scanner. Duties will also include screening and consenting research participants, assisting in the coordination of research projects, and supporting the daily program operations. Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in STEM field. Job Summary Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment. Essential Functions Ability to speak clearly for telephone contact, have manual dexterity to use equipment, and also ability to visit various locations throughout the campus....

Laboratory Research Technician The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery, Jauhari Laboratory is seeking a temporary Laboratory Research Technician to support a research program investigating epitranscriptomic (m⁶A RNA methylation) mechanisms in Huntington's disease. The technician will work across mouse genetics, molecular biology, and in vivo pharmacology to support a project spanning HD mouse models, human iPSC-derived neurons, and epitranscriptomic profiling. Lab-Specific Responsibilities Perform and maintain mammalian cell culture , including routine culture, treatment, passaging, and experimental preparation. Culture and maintain iPSC-derived neuronal cells and support differentiation and experimental studies using human neuronal models. Perform RNA and protein extraction from cultured cells and animal tissues for downstream molecular analyses. Conduct qRT-PCR/qPCR assays for gene-expression analysis and molecular...

Noyes Laboratory Research Technician III Med-Computational and Systems Biology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006156) Job Summary Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals. Essential Functions Performs a variety of independent computational biology analyses and laboratory research activities in support of ongoing research projects. Analyzes high-throughput sequencing data, including RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, and selection-based sequencing data, using established and newly developed computational approaches. Applies and develops computational models for protein engineering and integrates genomic, sequencing, and protein engineering data to investigate molecular mechanisms....

Laboratory Research Technician Pharm-Pharmaceutical Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006261) The University of Pittsburgh Department of Pharmaceutical Science is looking for a research technician to perform cell-based assays and compound screening for multiple drug discovery projects. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with medium throughput screening platforms. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be able to work on a team, and be comfortable with working with deadlines. A Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, biology or a related field is required. Job Summary Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals. Essential...

Clinical Research Coordinator Med-Critical Care Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006235) The University of Pittsburgh, Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization (MACRO, is currently recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to work overnight hours. The position’s primary responsibilities include: Maintaining regulatory compliance Frequent communication with various research entities internal and external to the University Screening patients to determine eligibility during scheduled overnight shifts Completing study enrollment activities Monitoring and reporting adverse events and unanticipated events Providing clinical follow up in inpatient and outpatient settings Coordinating protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow up appointments Completing and overseeing data entry and data management Maintaining source documentation in an organized manner T raining healthcare personnel...

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding a Wetland Environmental Scientist to our OGA team reporting to our office daily in Pittsburgh, PA. Please note, this is not a remote employment opportunity. Why Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world. Your Impact: Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us...

Data Scientist Nurs-Health Promotion & Development - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006222) The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing (PI: Lacey W. Heinsberg, PhD, RN) is seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist to help lead analyses across an active, interdisciplinary research program. Our work examines the genomic, epigenomic, environmental, and behavioral factors contributing to complex health outcomes. Current projects include community-partnered studies of pregnancy outcomes, child growth, and cardiometabolic health in Samoa and American Samoa, alongside collaborative genomic research on neurological injury, cancer, and more. Much of this work involves array-based DNA methylation data, and prior experience with DNA methylation analysis in R is very valuable. Equally important is strong analytic judgment, productivity, adaptability across concurrent projects, and genuine eagerness to learn new data types and methods. Job Summary...

Essential Duties Serve as the lead evaluator for multiple evaluation projects, managing them from planning through completion and ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables that meet client needs. Manage day-to-day client and stakeholder relationships for assigned projects, including identifying and responding to evaluation needs, refining evaluation questions, providing technical assistance, facilitating meetings, communicating findings, and maintaining alignment between evaluation activities and client priorities. Manage project workplans, timelines, deliverables, and data collection activities; monitor progress and emerging issues and communicate project status to the EGD Director. Design and implement all phases of program evaluation, including evaluation design, development of evaluation questions and measures, data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and dissemination. Develop and implement quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, including...

Project Manager I Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006130) The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division is made of up approximately 70 clinical staff and over 100 research staff who work in a variety of locations including: Bridgeside Point, Biomedical Science Tower (BST), UPMC Hospitals including Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, Jameson and Mercy. The division provides world class services across 10 inpatient services at five hospitals and over 70,000 outpatient office visits. We have a major research mission that focuses on basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology. The Project Manger will support operational management of a large, multi-institution federally funded research program. The incumbent will maintain schedule and deliverable tracking, coordinates partner-site logistics, supports budget and subaward monitoring, and assists with federal...

Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate UPCI Basic Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006114 ) As a postdoctoral associate, the incumbent will receive advanced training in clinical and translational cancer research, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal oncology and cancer immunotherapy. Her responsibilities will include supporting development of investigator-initiated research proposals and grant applications, conducting retrospective and outcomes-based research using our expanding immunotherapy database, participating in scientific manuscript preparation and publication, authoring review articles, and assisting with management and analysis of research datasets. These activities will provide substantial opportunities to develop expertise in study design, biostatistical interpretation, scientific writing, grantsmanship, database research, and academic publication. The role is 0.5 FTE and the scope of work and training...

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is accepting applications for a part-time, appointment stream faculty position at the academic rank of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the commitment effort of one day per week. The faculty rank and salary will depend on experience and qualifications. The primary responsibility of this position would be: - Provide clinic coverage for pre-doctoral/resident students in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery - Teaching and clinic assignments will be at the chair’s discretion Applicants must have a DDS / DMD degree from an accredited school and a dental license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania. We are seeking candidates with significant clinical experience as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and have graduated from an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program and must be board certified. The school is located on the University's main campus in...

Senior QC Specialist - Laboratory Manager II Health Sciences Core Research Facilities - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006109) Perform cell-based procedures that support product development, characterization, and release testing. Activities may include thawing and handling of primary human cells and cell therapy products, cell culture and expansion, cell selection and enrichment, activation, transduction, transfection, sample preparation, flow cytometry-based characterization, and functional assays. Participate in or lead analytical method qualification and validation activities. Develop study protocols, establish appropriate assay performance criteria, execute studies, analyze results, and prepare qualification or validation reports. Depending on the intended use of the assay, studies may include evaluation of accuracy, precision, specificity, sensitivity, linearity, range, robustness, system suitability, limits of detection or quantitation, and appropriate...

Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate UPCI Research Lab-Nacev, Benjamin - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005987 ) The Nacev Laboratory in the Division of Malignant Hematology/Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join a translational research program focused on transcriptomic and chromatin dysregulation in sarcoma, with an emphasis on fusion and translocation driven sarcomas. The laboratory investigates how chromatin regulators, including ATRX, and other alterations reshape the epigenome and the transcriptome in ways that promote cancer growth and open up therapeutic opportunities. We are highly motivated to develop translational approaches to improving the treatment of patients with sarcoma. The successful candidate will lead a project integrating epigenetic, transcriptomic, and genetic approaches to define mechanisms of chromatin dysregulation...

Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005893 ) Job Summary A postdoctoral research fellowship is available in a highly productive laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh focused on elucidating the molecular mechanisms of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases using genomic, epigenomic, and single-cell approaches. The position offers outstanding training opportunities in translational immunology, functional genomics, and bioinformatics within a collaborative research environment. Responsibilities The applicant will lead functional genomics, epigenomics, and cellular immunology studies aimed at defining the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying autoimmune disease. The successful candidate will use complementary in vitro and ex vivo approaches to investigate the functional consequences of genetic risk variants, epigenetic dysregulation, and pathogenic immune cell populations...

Clinical Research Coordinator Med-Cardiovascular Institute - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006073) The Department of Medicine seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator I to participate in an innovative program in cardiovascular disease research and clinical trials supported by the NIH and foundations. The individual will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement clinical trial protocols. Primary duties will entail that the Clinical Research Coordinator screens potential research participants; recruits participants; conducts informed consent; engages in administration of study procedures either in person or remotely; and enters relevant data into web-based interfaces for data entry and capture. This member of the study team will travel to multiple clinics in the Pittsburgh, PA, region, and interface with clinical and research staff. Specific responsibilities are: 1. Have a comprehensive understanding of research objectives and prescreen...

Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate GSPH-Infectious Diseases & Microbiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005946 ) The laboratory of Dr. Kuchipudi in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology (IDM) in Pitt Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position. We are seeking a highly motivated scientist with a strong background in infectious diseases, molecular microbiology, virology, host–pathogen interactions, antimicrobial or antiviral therapeutics, and/or cell and molecular biology. Candidates with experience in antimicrobial peptides, molecular mechanisms of pathogen susceptibility or resistance, translational therapeutics, or infectious disease research are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary research focused on understanding the molecular determinants of infectious disease and developing innovative strategies for...

Clinical Research Coordinator I Med-Cardiovascular Institute - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006098) Under the direction of Dr. Malamo Countouris, the Clinical Research Coordinator I will work in the lab based out of the Magee Research Institute. This lab incorporates a multidisciplinary, versatile team to study cardiac disease in pregnancy and postpartum. Specifically, the lab focuses on investigating the cardiovascular sequelae of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and opportunities for cardiovascular risk factor modification and cardiovascular disease prevention in this high-risk population. The applicant will be able to work a hybrid schedule by allowing two half days to work remotely in Pittsburgh area. The remainder of the full-time position must be work on sites including but not limited to Magee Women's Hospital, Magee Women's Research Institute, Presbyterian Hospital, as well as conducting home visits. Main Duties include but are not limited...

Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate GSPH-Infectious Diseases & Microbiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005507 ) The Tufts VECTOR (Vector, Ecology, Control, Transmission, and One Health Research) Lab in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to join an interdisciplinary research program investigating the ecology, evolution, and immunology of Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease. Our lab integrates field ecology, molecular biology, genomics, immunology, and epidemiology to better understand the emergence and transmission of vector-borne pathogens at the human-animal-environment interface. By combining ecological surveillance with cutting-edge molecular and immunological approaches, our research seeks to identify mechanisms driving pathogen emergence and translate these findings into improved...

Clinical Research Coordinator II Med-Neurological Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006018) Job Summary Conducts research assessments on study participants. Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Assists with training staff. Ensures adherence to protocols and corrects issues with data collection. Essential Functions The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery, is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator II at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The research will focus on clinical outcomes in pediatric patients with congenital neurosurgical disorders such as hydrocephalus, spina bifida, tethered cord and Chiari malformation. Conducts research assessments on study participants. Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Assists with training staff. Ensures adherence to protocols and...