Research Assistant Jobs in California

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Clinical Research Assistant PTSD

  • PAVIR
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago

The Research Assistant will work with Dr. Carmen McLean at the Dissemination and Training Division of the National Center for PTSD....

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Terns and Plovers Research Assistant I

  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

Terns and Plovers Research Assistant I San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance San Diego, California Job TypeTemporary Salary$25.89 per hour DeadlineDec 29, 2025 Experience0 - 1 years HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR...

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Research Assistant

  • Stanford University
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 10 days ago

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental sciences, Molecular Biology, or related scientific field. Previous laboratory research experience in academia or industry....

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Research Assistant Stanford University

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 11 days ago

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental sciences, Molecular Biology, or related scientific field. Previous laboratory research experience in academia or industry....

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Research Assistant/Managing Editor (Student Worker Only)

  • California Institute of Integral Studies
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago

Research Assistant/Managing Editor (Student Worker Only) About California Institute of Integral Studies: California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) is an internationally recognized leader in integral...

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Student Worker - Research Assistant, MESA Summer Research Program

  • San Bernardino Community College District
  • Yucaipa, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Yucaipa, CA
  • 13 days ago

Job Description: Under the regular supervision of a faculty or manager conducting the research project, the Student Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the faculty or manager in a variety...

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Research Assistant

  • Fresno Pacific University
  • Fresno, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 14 days ago

Department: School of Graduate and Professional Studies Reports To: Manjula Joseph, Associate Professor The Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting with research associated with the Dual...

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Research Assistant for the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator

  • Stanford University
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 15 days ago

at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Research Assistant for the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator....

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Research Assistant for the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator Stanford University

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 18 days ago

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Research Assistant for the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator....

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6-Month Temporary Research Assistant Position: Small Plot Field Experimentation - Woodland, CA

  • Insight Global
  • Woodland, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Woodland, CA
  • 19 days ago

Sciences, or related field....

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Terns and Plovers Research Assistant I - Seasonal - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

  • San Diego Zoo
  • Camp Pendleton, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Camp Pendleton, CA
  • 21 days ago

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSIONThe Research Assistant assists with some or all of the following tasks: the gathering and analysis of research data from the laboratory or the field; attending to the...

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Terns and Plovers Research Assistant I - Seasonal

  • Aza
  • Camp Pendleton, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Camp Pendleton, CA
  • 21 days ago

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Terns and Plovers Research Assistant I - Seasonal HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION The Research Assistant assists with some or all of the following tasks: the gathering...

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Research Assistant (Part-Time Contract) University of California Irvine Health

  • University of California Irvine Health
  • Irvine, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 22 days ago

Research Assistant (Part-Time Contract) Req ID: 109387 Location: Irvine, California Division: Wen Sch of Pop & Public Health Department: Environ & Occ Health Dept Position Type: CONTRACTOR Salary Range...

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Research Assistant

  • University of California System
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 24 days ago

The Research Assistant will provide research and administrative support to the principal investigator(s) (PI) of the assigned project(s)....

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Travel Clinical Research Assistant

  • Care Access
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

How This Role Makes A Difference The Travel Clinical Research Assistant is an entry level clinical position and is designed to fully integrate the individual in the Care Access Research process while...

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Research Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Research Ethics: a guide for responsible research with human subjects
Learn to identify the key ethical issues in human subjects research, to critically reflect on these, and to practically approach them through experts lectures and interviews, case studies, and...
Using Python for Research
Take your introductory knowledge of Python programming to the next level and learn how to use Python 3 for your research. This course bridges the gap between introductory and advanced courses in...
Behavioral Neuroscience Research
Enhance your biomedical research expertise, obtain important behavioral neuroscience research tools, and expand your critical thinking and behavioral health knowledge. The study of neuroscience...

Salary for Research Assistant Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Research Assistants in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
56.3%
Master's Degree
28.9%
Doctorate Degree
7.8%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research Assistants in California
4-6 years
19.2%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
None
15.3%
1-2 years
10.7%
10+ years
10.2%
2-4 years
9.3%
6-8 years
8.4%
8-10 years
7.7%