Research Associate Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

1-15 of 26 Jobs

Life Science Research Professional 1

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

. * Other duties may also be assigned DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in a basic science or Bachelors degree in a basic science (biology, animal science, psychology etc.) and 2 years of nonhuman...

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Research Assistant (2 Years Fixed-Term) (Multiple Positions)

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 24 days ago

The Human Motor Control and Neuromodulation Lab under Dr. Helen Bronte-Stewart is part of the Stanford Movement Disorders Center within the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at...

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Medical Psychiatry Research Assistant(6 Month Fixed Term)

  • Stanford University
  • Pescadero, CA (13 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Pescadero, CA (13 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 24 days ago

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES: Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred....

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Life Science Research Professional 1 (1 Year Fixed Term)

  • Stanford University
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 24 days ago

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering, Genetics, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology. Experience with general molecular biology techniques, such as PAGE, PCR, qPCR, etc....

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Life Science Research Professional 1 - SCI (OnSite)

  • Stanford University
  • Campbell, CA (18 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (18 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Outstanding mammalian cell culture techniques....

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Life Science Research Professional 1 (1 Year Fixed-Term, 50% FTE)

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Extensive Expertise in Primary patient derived cell culture. Molecular Biology and Cell Biology Training. Sterile Handling and Processing of Primary Cells. Human Tumor Cell Culture....

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Life Science Research Professional 1 Stanford University

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques: gel electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction (PCR)....

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Staff Research Associate - Chemistry Teaching Lab

  • University of California - Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 8 days ago

Staff Research Associate - Chemistry Teaching Lab University of California - Santa Cruz United States, California, Santa Cruz 1156 High Street (Show on map) Oct 17, 2025 Apply for Job Job ID 81943 Location...

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Advanced Research Associate

  • Bio-Techne
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 14 days ago

If you have experience with analytical instruments, assay development, or capillary electrophoresis this might be the role for you....

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Research Assistant (2 Years Fixed-Term) (Multiple Positions) Stanford University

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 19 days ago

The Human Motor Control and Neuromodulation Lab under Dr. Helen Bronte-Stewart is part of the Stanford Movement Disorders Center within the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at...

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Research Assistant Stanford University

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 19 days ago

As a Research Assistant, you will be responsible for various tasks, including assay development, high-throughput screening, data analysis, collaboration with other researchers, and the preparation of...

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Life Science Research Professional 1, Vascular Surgery

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 21 days ago

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in the Biology, Cell Biology or other Biological Sciences preferred. Computer experience with spreadsheet and word processing applications required....

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Research Associate (Social Science Research Professional 1) Fixed Term Ending 6/30/2026

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a Research Associate (Social Science Research Professional 1) for a 9-month fixed term ending June 30, 2026....

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Research Assistant (12-Month Fixed Term/Hybrid)

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

diverse multidisciplinary teams of scientists, together with industry collaborators, are creating new methods for the early detection of cancer using molecular imaging, nanotechnology, and systems biology...

Hybrid

Life Science Research Professional 1- Onsite Opportunity only

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The OConnell Lab in the Department of Biology is seeking a research technician to work under the supervision of Prof Lauren OConnell....

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Research Associate Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Education Research That Matters: Ways of Researching
Connecting insights from existing research to practice and building on this to design realistic and high-quality research projects can be challenging. Understanding research methods is crucial to...
Qualitative Research in Psychology
In this course you will learn about the foundations of qualitative inquiryand how it differs from quantitative research. You will gain practice in common qualitative traditionslike phenomenology...
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...

Salary for Research Associate Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Highest Education Level

Research Associates in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.9%
Master's Degree
27.9%
Doctorate Degree
22.6%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
High School or GED
1.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research Associates in Santa Cruz, CA
2-4 years
31.0%
10+ years
29.8%
6-8 years
21.5%
4-6 years
17.7%