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Research Assistant Position Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Research Assistant

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Summary Odyssey is looking for a Research Assistant to assist with the performance of clinical research projects in a clinical or field-based operational setting, including recruitment of ...

Research Assistant

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Odyssey is looking for a Research Assistant to assist with the performance of clinical research ... This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool ...

Research Assistant

Stanford, CA · On-site

$22.50 - $31.25/hr

The Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (Life Science Research ... Position may require repetitive motion. *- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the ...

Research Assistant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$22.75 - $31.25/hr

Research and review law sources such as case law, statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles ... Position additionally requires the ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods and ...

Research Assistant

Stanford, CA

$22.50 - $31.25/hr

The Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (Life Science Research ... Position may require repetitive motion. *- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the ...

Research Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$28.34/hr

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary The Research Assistant assists the Associate Director of Dissemination and External ... This is a three (3) year, limited term position. Major Job Responsibilities * Conducts research in ...

RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - Badran Lab

San Diego, CA · On-site

$20.67 - $25.06/hr

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  • Life

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POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant I POSITION SUMMARY: Dr. Ahmed H. Badran's Laboratory at The Scripps Research Institute seeks to hire a highly motivated full-time Research Assistant I. The Badran ...

RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - Badran Lab

San Diego, CA · On-site

$20.67 - $25.06/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant I POSITION SUMMARY: Dr. Ahmed H. Badran's Laboratory at The Scripps Research Institute seeks to hire a highly motivated full-time Research Assistant I. The Badran ...

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Research Assistant Position information

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.

What cities in California are hiring for Research Assistant Position jobs?

Cities in California with the most Research Assistant Position job openings:

Infographic showing various Research Assistant Position job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

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Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey is looking for a Research Assistant to assist with the performance of clinical research projects in a clinical or field-based operational setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects, collection and organization of data, and scheduling patients for follow up study evaluations.  This role is onsite in San Diego, California.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Performs data entry for clinical investigation research projects and maintains databases meticulously including recruitment/screening of potential study subjects; data maintenance; scheduling and testing spreadsheets for participant consenting, study evaluations, and follow up study visits.
  • Performs data entry quality checks and quality assurance.
  • Assists in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
  • Maintains study related documents and supplies; secures, organizes and documents IAW all federal/state/installation regulations.
  • Creates, collects, disseminates, maintains appropriate files of study data and assists with review and completion of study manuals and SOPs.
  • Screens, consents, and/or schedules potential research participants for testing or evaluation. Facilitates follow-up assessment reminders, scheduling, and testing with all related documentation.
  • Extracts data from patient and/or research participant medical records; transcribes and resolves data queries in study forms (hardcopy and/or electronic); prepares documents, under direction of project leaders; prepares data for statistical analyses and reports descriptive data to be used in research/clinical investigations/studies reports.
  • Maintains awareness of and compliance with human subjects' research regulatory issues.
  • Communicates regularly with study team, under direction of project leaders, in writing and verbally as needed.
  • May assist with TBI program/ project improvement initiatives at the site.
  • Assists with literature searches, obtaining articles for review.
  • Assists with obtaining and collating materials for reports, manuscripts and for meetings.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

ClearanceAbility to Obtain Secret

Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Human Subjects training required. Current certification in Basic Life Support if working in a hospital environment.

Years of Experience: 6 months- to 2 years of experience in research/clinical investigations/studies required. Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care preferred.

Certifications:   Must complete CITI/ HIPAA training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions required.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills required.
  • Adherence to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
  • May encounter patients who are confused, agitated or abusive.
  • Must be available to travel locally, regionally and nationally.

Additional Information

Location: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA

Travel: Some required.

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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***Contingent upon contract award***

Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Please Note:

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.Odyssey Benefits

Employment Type: FULL_TIME