Research Assistant

Work is performed during normal business hours, up to 20 hours per week.

Position End Date

Open Date: 04/09/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University:
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

Under the supervision of Faculty in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, The Research Assistant performs laboratory procedures to support microbiology and animal research. The Research Assistant reports to the Principal Investigator of the project.

Essential Functions

• Position is a grant-funded part-time, 20 hours per week position.
• Conduct research experiments, analyze research data, and provide reports, as needed.
• Must be knowledgeable of and strictly adhere to research protocol involving animal models. Training will be provided for working with mouse models.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens, chemical hazards, and/or biohazardous materials may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Word, Excel to produce research reports and collect data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of college-level courses either in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• One (1) year of experience performing basic laboratory procedures and safety.
• One (1) year of experience with research techniques. Training from college coursework is acceptable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge of research techniques used in microbiology, molecular biology, and protein analysis.
• Experience doing research with mouse models.

Ability to:

• Operate (or be trained to operate) laboratory equipment.
• Work with chemical and biohazardous material.
• Draft standard operating procedures and follow established safety protocols.
• Multitask and be flexible in organizing and prioritizing work.
• Work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with others.
• Record and communicate results clearly.
• Analyze results and draw scientific conclusions based on the data.

Other:

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires standing, lifting, bending, and reaching during the majority of working hours. Position requires lifting objects of up to 25 pounds.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $20.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

Posting Specific Questions

• * Have you successfully completed college-level courses in biology, chemistry, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least one (1) year of experience performing basic laboratory procedures and safety?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least one (1) year of experience with research techniques? Training from college coursework is acceptable experience.
  • Yes
  • No