Assistant Scientist Jobs
Assistant Scientist jobs are open across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and academic research, from entry-level to senior research associate roles, with common specializations in molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and clinical research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Understand and practice quality acumen.
- Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
- Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
- Performs testing and sampling of environmental materials including soil, air, groundwater, building materials, and noise.
- Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
- May assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.
- Operates field monitoring equipment.
- Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
- May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I site assessments.
- Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis.
- Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Certification in field of expertise preferred.
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Understand and practice quality acumen.
- Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
- Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
- Performs testing and sampling of environmental materials including soil, air, groundwater, building materials, and noise.
- Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
- May assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.
- Operates field monitoring equipment.
- Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
- May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I site assessments.
- Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis.
- Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Certification in field of expertise preferred.
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Who's Hiring
- UC San Diego15
- UC Davis9
- University of Florida7
- University of Miami5
- Indiana University4
Top Industries Hiring
- Education10
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Science & Research1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in life sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with standard laboratory techniques such as PCR, cell culture, or chromatography
- Proficiency with laboratory data management and electronic lab notebook software
- Ability to follow and write detailed standard operating procedures and experimental protocols
- Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks such as GLP, GMP, or ISO standards
- Strong data analysis skills using statistical software or programming languages like R or Python
Tips for Your Assistant Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each discipline
Hiring managers in molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and environmental science read for different keywords. Swap in the exact assay names, instruments, and software from each job posting so your resume clears applicant tracking systems before a human ever sees it.
List every instrument and software you have used
Recruiters search for HPLC, mass spectrometry, PCR platforms, and lab informatics tools by name. Create a dedicated skills section and spell out full instrument model families alongside common abbreviations so your profile surfaces in every relevant search.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Convert academic publications into hiring signals
If you have authored or co-authored papers, name them on your resume with journal title and year rather than just noting research experience. Hiring managers in pharma and biotech use publication history as a proxy for independent experimental design and data integrity.
Prepare for a skills-based screening interview
Many assistant scientist roles add a 20-minute phone screen before the technical panel, focused on your bench experience and problem-solving process. Practice walking through a failed experiment, what you diagnosed, and how you corrected your protocol without being prompted.
Negotiate your start date around lab onboarding cycles
Lab teams often run safety certifications and equipment training in cohorts. Ask during the offer stage when the next onboarding cohort starts, then negotiate your start date to align with it so you are productive from week one rather than waiting weeks for access.
Assistant Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant scientists?
The companies hiring the most assistant scientists right now include UC San Diego, UC Davis, and University of Florida, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract research organizations and large pharmaceutical manufacturers tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many assistant scientist jobs are remote?
About 37% of assistant scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other professional roles because most positions require direct access to lab equipment and controlled environments. Computational biology, bioinformatics support, and regulatory documentation roles within the assistant scientist title are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become an assistant scientist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in a life science, chemistry, or engineering discipline, then gain hands-on lab experience through undergraduate research, internships, or a co-op program. Build proficiency with the instruments and software most common in your target industry, such as mass spectrometry in analytical chemistry or flow cytometry in immunology. Applying to entry-level research associate or laboratory technician roles first gives you the documented bench time most assistant scientist postings require.
Can you get an assistant scientist job with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers will consider candidates with strong academic lab coursework, undergraduate research projects, or summer internships in place of full-time work history. Highlighting specific experiments you designed or troubleshot, instruments you operated independently, and any SOPs you followed or wrote carries more weight than years of experience alone. Contract and temporary research roles are also a practical entry point that frequently convert to permanent assistant scientist positions.
What does the assistant scientist interview process look like?
Most assistant scientist hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen with HR focused on your background and availability, followed by a technical interview with the principal scientist or lab manager where you walk through your experimental experience and problem-solving approach. Some teams add a written or practical skills assessment covering data interpretation or protocol design. Final-round interviews often include a lab tour and conversations with the broader research team to assess fit.
Where can I find and apply to assistant scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The page shows roles by location, discipline, and experience level, so you can identify the positions that fit your background and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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