Research Assistant at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Research Assistant

Med-Plastic Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002181)

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Plastic Surgery is hiring a research assistant to work in the CranioLab at UPMC Children's Hospital. The ideal candidate will contribute to studies in pediatric craniofacial surgery, with a primary focus on craniosynostosis outcomes and cleft care access. This role includes retrospective data collection, IRB-approved chart review, database management and manuscript development across several active projects. The lab's overarching goal is to improve diagnostic precision and equitable access to care for children with craniofacial conditions.

Job Summary

Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.

Essential Functions

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Working within a team to develop clinical research methodology within a pediatric surgical setting

- Working hands-on with IRB protocol compliance and multi-institutional data governance

- Contributing to manuscript development and abstract preparation for peer-reviewed publication

- Working with AI/deep learning applications in craniofacial surgery

Physical Effort

Light.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Laboratory

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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 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