Research Assistant Jobs in California

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Research Assistant - Vantuna Research Group

  • Occidental College
  • CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • CA
  • 17 hours ago

Some 71 percent of Oxy students receive some form of financial aid; 20 percent are Pell Grant recipients; and 19 percent are the first in their family to attend college Title: Research Assistant Department...

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Clinical Research Assistant

  • Care Access
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago

Assistant or Phlebotomist....

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Research Assistant II - Laboratory of Dr. Wolfgang Busch

  • Salk Institute for Biological Studies
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 3 days ago

The Research Assistant II will serve a critical operational role in supporting Institute Plant Biology and Harnessing Plants Initiative activities, with primary responsibility for the organization,...

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Field Research Assistant

  • Occidental College
  • CA
  • 7 days ago
  • CA
  • 7 days ago

Some 71 percent of Oxy students receive some form of financial aid; 20 percent are Pell Grant recipients; and 19 percent are the first in their family to attend college Title: Field Research Assistant...

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Research Assistant

  • New York University
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago

During these contacts the Research Assistant will discuss professional and academic development goals....

Hybrid

Sciences, or related field....

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2026 Volunteer Seabird Research Assistants, Southeast Farallon Island, CA (USA)

  • Point Blue Conservation Science
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago

Seabird Research Assistants (5-7) for the spring and summer season on Southeast Farallon Island, California....

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Research Assistant I - Laboratory of Dr. Eiman Azim

  • Salk Institute for Biological Studies
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 22 days ago

The Research Assistant I position will support ongoing research projects utilizing molecular and genetic tools to study neural circuits that underlie the acquisition, refinement, execution, and adaptation...

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Assistant Environmental Scientist - Remediation (Los Angeles)

  • Burns & McDonnell
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 25 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required....

In Person Full Time

Life Sciences Research Assistant-Animal Technician

  • PAVIR
  • Stanford, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 30+ days ago

In addition, the Research Assistant will be responsible for detailed compliance tracking, as well as safety protocols....

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Medical Psychiatry Research Assistant(6 Month Fixed Term)

  • Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign
  • Stanford, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 30+ days ago

The Division of Medical Psychiatry within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University's School of Medicine is seeking a 6 month Fixed Term Clinical Research...

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Research Assistant

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 45+ 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 for the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 60+ 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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Research Assistant

  • University of California System
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ 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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Research Assistant (12-Month Fixed Term/Hybrid)

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 90+ days ago

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Our diverse team is looking for a research assistant with excellent written and verbal communication skills to assist with laboratory and computational studies....

Hybrid

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Salary for Research Assistant Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Research Assistants in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
56.4%
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%