Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
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Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
20 Hours per week. The research assistant will support ongoing experiments by performing routine laboratory techniques such as sample preparation cell culture maintenance and basic molecular assays under close supervision. The student helps collect organize and analyze experimental data maintaining accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks that follow established scientific and institutional standards. They assist in preparing reagents maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring that shared workspaces remain clean safe and compliant with regulatory guidelines. The role includes participating in weekly lab meetings to discuss results troubleshoot challenges and contribute ideas to ongoing research projects. Students may also conduct literature searches to help the team stay current with relevant scientific developments. As they gain experience the student may take ownership of a small well-defined project component developing independence while still receiving mentorship. This position is designed to build foundational research skills foster scientific curiosity and prepare the student for future academic or industry research opportunities
Responsibilities
Perform routine laboratory tasks such as preparing samples running assays and maintaining sterile technique. Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks documenting procedures observations and results. Assist with cell culture work including media preparation passaging and monitoring cell health. Prepare reagents buffers and solutions according to established protocols. Operate and help maintain laboratory equipment reporting any issues to senior staff. Collect organize and perform preliminary analysis of experimental data using software tools as needed. Conduct literature searches to support ongoing research and help contextualize experimental findings. Participate in lab meetings presenting updates on assigned tasks or project components. Follow all safety protocols and regulatory guidelines including proper waste disposal and PPE use. Collaborate with graduate students providing support on experiments and learning new techniques.
Required Qualifications
One year of undergraduate coursework completed in basic or applied sciences.
20 Hours per week. The research assistant will support ongoing experiments by performing routine laboratory techniques such as sample preparation cell culture maintenance and basic molecular assays under close supervision. The student helps collect organize and analyze experimental data maintaining accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks that follow established scientific and institutional standards. They assist in preparing reagents maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring that shared workspaces remain clean safe and compliant with regulatory guidelines. The role includes participating in weekly lab meetings to discuss results troubleshoot challenges and contribute ideas to ongoing research projects. Students may also conduct literature searches to help the team stay current with relevant scientific developments. As they gain experience the student may take ownership of a small well-defined project component developing independence while still receiving mentorship. This position is designed to build foundational research skills foster scientific curiosity and prepare the student for future academic or industry research opportunities
Responsibilities
Perform routine laboratory tasks such as preparing samples running assays and maintaining sterile technique. Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks documenting procedures observations and results. Assist with cell culture work including media preparation passaging and monitoring cell health. Prepare reagents buffers and solutions according to established protocols. Operate and help maintain laboratory equipment reporting any issues to senior staff. Collect organize and perform preliminary analysis of experimental data using software tools as needed. Conduct literature searches to support ongoing research and help contextualize experimental findings. Participate in lab meetings presenting updates on assigned tasks or project components. Follow all safety protocols and regulatory guidelines including proper waste disposal and PPE use. Collaborate with graduate students providing support on experiments and learning new techniques.
Required Qualifications
One year of undergraduate coursework completed in basic or applied sciences.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
