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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for forensic science research assistant in the United States is $19.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Forensic Science Research Assistant vs Forensic Laboratory Technician?

AspectForensic Science Research AssistantForensic Laboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in forensic science, biology, or chemistryAssociate's or bachelor's degree in forensic science or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, or government research facilitiesCrime labs, law enforcement agencies, or forensic laboratories
Job FocusConducting experiments, developing methods, analyzing research dataProcessing evidence, preparing reports, supporting casework
Industry UsageAcademic, research, and development settingsLaw enforcement and criminal justice agencies

While both roles support forensic science, the Forensic Science Research Assistant primarily focuses on research and method development in lab settings, whereas the Forensic Laboratory Technician handles evidence processing and casework in crime labs. The roles differ in their focus, environment, and daily tasks, but both require a strong foundation in forensic science principles.

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Infographic showing various Forensic Science Research Assistant job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,200 per year, or $19.3 per hour.
Temporary Research Assistant

Temporary Research Assistant

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE
Temporary Research Assistant
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Biology & Biotechnology - JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
This research assistant position will work directly with senior personnel on the project "Global & intercultural competency across the curriculum". The research assistant will assist with the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data collected by the senior personnel. The research assistant will also work with undergraduate students to create an integrated analysis of the data in the larger context of global and intercultural competency in higher education. The research assistant will meet regularly with senior grant personnel during the hiring period.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
The research assistant will:
  • Prepare reports of quantitative and qualitative data collected during AY25-26
  • Meet regularly with senior personnel and present progress reports
  • Work with the larger research team to generate a draft summary of team's work in AY25-26

Requirements:
  • Experience in quantitative data analysis
  • Background in social science research methods

Compensation:
Pay rate: $15 per hour. This is a temporary grant funded 10 hour per week position beginning June 15, 2026 - August 1, 2026.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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