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How much do weekend research assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend research assistant in Santa Rosa, CA is $25.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.13 and $29.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend research assistant?

A Weekend Research Assistant supports research projects by collecting, analyzing, and organizing data, typically working on weekends. Responsibilities may include conducting literature reviews, summarizing findings, assisting with experiments, or managing databases. This role is common in academic, scientific, and market research fields, offering flexible part-time work. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and research experience are often required.

What kind of responsibilities can I expect as a weekend research assistant?

As a Weekend Research Assistant, you may be responsible for tasks such as collecting and entering data, conducting literature reviews, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting ongoing experiments or studies. You'll often work independently, but regular communication with principal investigators, graduate students, or other research staff is common to ensure the integrity and progress of the research. This role often involves adhering to deadlines and managing multiple projects with precision, given the abbreviated weekend schedule. Gaining this experience can also provide valuable skills for future research or graduate-level positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend research assistant, and why are they important?

To excel as a Weekend Research Assistant, you typically need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in a relevant field such as science or social sciences, often backed by current enrollment in or completion of a degree program. Familiarity with research databases, data analysis software (such as SPSS or Excel), and good documentation practices are frequently required. Excellent time management, written communication, and independent problem-solving skills will help you stand out in this position. Mastery of these skills ensures efficient support for research projects, accurate data handling, and productive collaboration with research teams during limited weekend hours.

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Sr Research Associate 2, In Vivo for Biology Research

Greenfield Source

Petaluma, CA

$97K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Who We Are

From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.

We are seeking a motivated Senior Research Associate 2 to join the Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Area at the company. The successful candidate will have a hands-on role in the development, characterization, and implementation of genetic models of muscular and skeletal disease and play a key part in driving our portfolio forward. The role includes in vivo experimentation (invention of novel models and methodology along with handling, dosing, collecting), data acquisition, data analysis and communication of experimental findings to internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record on in vivo models of muscular and/or skeletal disease and will support the development and execution of in vivo PK/PD/efficacy studies from research to early development and IND submission. The candidate will be required to work seamlessly within a matrixed environment that includes various biology functions, and across different research projects. This position is ideal for an organized and independent individual who wants to play an active role in musculoskeletal disease research and therapeutics’ development.

Responsibilities:

Organize and maintain mouse colonies - schedule should be flexible based on animal care needs (occasional weekend and holiday work will be required/split across team members)

Assist in the design of in vivo model systems/proof of concept studies that promote the translatability between animal models and human disease.

Perform in vivo lab experiments including but not limited to dosing (ip, iv, sc, po), PK/PD studies, husbandry, sample/tissue collections.

Recognize and adhere to IACUC standards of in vivo research.

Review and contribute to study synopses, protocols, study reports and regulatory documents.

Perform data recording and statistical analysis; Document all experimental procedures and data in electronic notebook.

Engage with project teams in a collaborative manner, and over time present results, analyses, conclusions, and implications to the team.

Share responsibility over lab maintenance duties.

Requirements:

SRA2: bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience or master’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience, musculoskeletal research background is highly desired.

Demonstrated ability in rodent handling (mouse, rat) and experience with PK/PD studies and different routes of administration: IP, IV, SC, PO

In vivo surgical experience is strongly preferred, experience with in vivo imaging is a plus.

Experience in managing contract research organizations is desirable.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, desire to learn new techniques.

Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

PLEASE NOTE: Absent a Medical or Religious reason that prohibits vaccinations, all our incoming employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.