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Donor Network West

Research Assistant

Fresno, CA

$16.53 - $19.92/hr

POSITION SUMMARY The Research Assistant provides an opportunity for intern-level introductory research work by participating closely with DNWest staff in order to improve technical skills while being ...

Donor Network West

Research Assistant

Fresno, CA · On-site

$16.53 - $19.92/hr

POSITION SUMMARY The Research Assistant provides an opportunity for intern-level introductory research work by participating closely with DNWest staff in order to improve technical skills while being ...

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Covina, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Covina, California site. Shift: Monday-Friday day shift (40 hours per week) Location: Onsite, Covina, CA FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt ...

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Walnut Creek, CA

$21 - $22/hr

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Walnut Creek, California site. Shift: Monday-Friday day shift (40 hours per week) Location: Onsite, Walnut Creek, CA FLSA Classification:

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Century City, CA · On-site

$21 - $32/hr

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to supportour Valkyrie Clinical Trials Century City, Los Angeles, CA site. LOCATION: Onsite, Century City, Los Angeles, CA FLSA: Non-Exempt HOURS: Monday ...

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$21 - $32/hr

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Valkyrie Clinical Trials Murrieta, California site. Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM (occasional weekends) Location: Murrieta, CA ...

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Covina, CA

$25 - $30/hr

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Covina, California site. Shift: Monday-Friday day shift (40 hours per week) Location: Onsite, Covina, CA FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt ...

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$21 - $32/hr

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Valkyrie Clinical Trials Murrieta, California site. Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM (occasional weekends) Location: Murrieta, CA ...

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$21 - $32/hr

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Valkyrie Clinical Trials Murrieta, California site. Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM (occasional weekends) Location: Murrieta, CA ...

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$21 - $22/hr

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Walnut Creek, California site. Shift: Monday-Friday day shift (40 hours per week) Location: Onsite, Walnut Creek, CA FLSA Classification:

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$60.17/hr

About the Job We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to supportour Walnut Creek, California site. Shift Monday-Friday day shift (40 hours per week) Location Onsite, Walnut Creek, CA FLSA ...

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Century City, CA · On-site

$21 - $32/hr

WE CELEBRATE YOU!  We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Valkyrie Clinical Trials Century City, Los Angeles, CA site. LOCATION: Onsite, Century City, Los Angeles, CA FLSA:

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Covina, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Covina, California site. Shift: Monday-Friday day shift (40 hours per week) Location: Onsite, Covina, CA FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt ...

Donor Network West

Research Assistant

Fresno, CA · On-site

$16.53 - $19.92/hr

POSITION SUMMARY The Research Assistant provides an opportunity for intern-level introductory research work by participating closely with DNWest staff in order to improve technical skills while being ...

Flourish Research

Research Assistant

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$21 - $22/hr

We are actively hiring a Research Assistant to support our Walnut Creek, California site. Shift: Monday-Friday day shift (40 hours per week) Location: Onsite, Walnut Creek, CA FLSA Classification:

carnegiescience

Project Research Assistant

Pasadena, CA · On-site

PROJECT RESEARCH ASSISTANT Position Summary: Collaborate with more senior researchers on the design, organization, and execution of highly specialized and complex research projects that contribute to ...

carnegiescience

Project Research Assistant

Pasadena, CA · On-site

PROJECT RESEARCH ASSISTANT Position Summary: Collaborate with more senior researchers on the design, organization, and execution of highly specialized and complex research projects that contribute to ...

University of Rochester

Research Assistant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$19.04 - $26.63/hr

The position requires experience conducting research with families from diverse backgrounds ... * Assist with recruitment of participants for the study * Process, enter, and code qualitative and ...

carnegiescience

Project Research Assistant

Pasadena, CA · On-site

PROJECT RESEARCH ASSISTANT Position Summary: Collaborate with more senior researchers on the design, organization, and execution of highly specialized and complex research projects that contribute to ...

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What is the difference between Research Assistant Position vs Research Associate?

AspectResearch Assistant PositionResearch Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; some roles may need a master'sMaster's or Ph.D. often preferred; more specialized experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic labs, research institutions, healthcare settingsResearch labs, universities, industry R&D departments
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government agencies, non-profitsUniversities, private companies, biotech firms
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level research rolesViewed as a more advanced research position

The Research Assistant Position typically involves supporting research activities under supervision, requiring a bachelor's degree. In contrast, a Research Associate usually has more experience or advanced degrees, taking on more independent responsibilities. Both roles are common in academic and research settings, but the Research Associate position generally demands a higher level of expertise and specialization.

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Infographic showing various Research Assistant Position job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Research Assistant

Donor Network West

Fresno, CA

$16.53 - $19.92/hr

Part-time

Posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Participates in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, data analysis, and maintenance.

  • Collects, interprets, and makes scientific observations based on data analyses to inform research plans and decisions.

  • Presents project reviews before colleagues and peers and may visit partner labs to learn new techniques and methods.

Job description

Donor Network West’s mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation and research.
 
At Donor Network West, we're looking for people who embody our core values: passion, excellence, equity and inclusion, and relationships. We welcome diverse perspectives and foster an environment of collaboration and service.

POSITION SUMMARY
 
The Research Assistant provides an opportunity for intern-level introductory research work by participating closely with DNWest staff in order to improve technical skills while being given a developmental opportunity in an industrial setting.
 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Reviews and researches project background and status with Research Program staff.
  • Participates in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, data analysis, and maintenance.
  • Makes novel observations.
  • Collects and interprets data.
  • Draws sound scientific conclusions based on data analyses. The results of these studies, and the conclusion generated, will impact research plans and advancement decisions on experimental materials.
  • Presents project reviews before colleagues and peers.
  • Participates in all aspects of offering samples for research and procurements.
  • May visit DNWest’s high profile academic and commercial biotech partner labs and learns new techniques and methods of tissue preservation and processing.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • This position is intended to provide a mutually beneficial arrangement where the Research Assistant will receive highly valuable experience working in a world class laboratory while staff will benefit from having more time to focus on advanced tasks and project work.
  • Staff will rely heavily on the Research Assistant to be fairly independent and to perform assigned tasks in a correct and efficient manner. As a result, past work history, volunteer activities, notable achievements/honors, and letters of recommendation will all be seriously considered as part of the selection process for this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Candidates must be a degree-seeking students enrolled at an accredited college or university, or within a year of finishing their degree or program.
  • The candidates will have completed at least a basic entry-level college biology course and be working towards a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a scientific field.
  • Laboratory experience working with pipets and volumetric glassware is highly desirable. Candidates must be local as this is a year around position and the work is at a DNWest facility.
Donor Network West takes a market-based approach to pay. All candidates' starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications and interview performance.

Our job listings’ compensation ranges include location-based differentials but may not be reflective of a candidate’s final base salary. Location differentials are determined by an employee’s home address, associated market data provided by government reporting and processed by Payroll.

If selected, Donor Network West’s Recruiting & Compensation Team will provide further detail!

Salary data provided by third party sites do not accurately reflect our pay structure.