Entry Level Life Sciences Consultant Jobs
New grad life sciences consultant jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a research portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Law & Legal Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Keck Graduate Institute, Morrison Foerster, and Databricks hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The School of Natural Sciences anticipates hiring Associate Instructors to support lower- and upper-division courses in the life sciences for Academic Year 2026–2027.
Under the supervision of a faculty member, the Associate Instructor will be responsible for supporting and leading instruction for an assigned course. Additional duties may include grading, leading discussion or laboratory sections when appropriate, assisting with course activities, and holding office hours.
University of California Associate Instructors are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science degree is required. Must be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence. Maintenance of a qualifying grade-point average is also required.
For incoming graduate students:
- Enrollment in at least 12 units throughout the first semester.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the most recently earned degree.
For continuing graduate students:
- Satisfactory academic progress toward the degree objective.
- Enrollment in at least 12 units throughout the current semester.
- Completion of 8 units or more of upper division or graduate level credit courses during each of the two most recent semesters of enrollment.
- No more than two incomplete (I) grades still on record.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in those courses where a letter grade (A through F) was received.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Instructors must have one year of Teaching Assistant experience.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Copy of Undergraduate Transcripts - Copy of Undergraduate Transcripts
- Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
Help contact: lifesciences@ucmerced.edu
ABOUT UC MERCED
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form.
Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (Center of Institutional Effectiveness), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.
LOCATION
Merced, CA
INTRODUCTION
The School of Natural Sciences anticipates hiring Associate Instructors to support lower- and upper-division courses in the life sciences for Academic Year 2026–2027.
Under the supervision of a faculty member, the Associate Instructor will be responsible for supporting and leading instruction for an assigned course. Additional duties may include grading, leading discussion or laboratory sections when appropriate, assisting with course activities, and holding office hours.
University of California Associate Instructors are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science degree is required. Must be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence. Maintenance of a qualifying grade-point average is also required.
For incoming graduate students:
- Enrollment in at least 12 units throughout the first semester.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the most recently earned degree.
For continuing graduate students:
- Satisfactory academic progress toward the degree objective.
- Enrollment in at least 12 units throughout the current semester.
- Completion of 8 units or more of upper division or graduate level credit courses during each of the two most recent semesters of enrollment.
- No more than two incomplete (I) grades still on record.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in those courses where a letter grade (A through F) was received.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Instructors must have one year of Teaching Assistant experience.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Copy of Undergraduate Transcripts - Copy of Undergraduate Transcripts
- Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
Help contact: lifesciences@ucmerced.edu
ABOUT UC MERCED
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form.
Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (Center of Institutional Effectiveness), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.
LOCATION
Merced, CA
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Who's Hiring
- Keck Graduate Institute14
- Morrison Foerster2
- Databricks1
- Simon-Kucher & Partners1
- Epstein Becker & Green, P.C1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals14
- Law & Legal Services2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Education1
- Technology & Software1
Entry Level Life Sciences Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level life sciences consultant job?
Entry level life sciences consultant roles typically look for candidates with a relevant degree in biology, chemistry, public health, or a related field, along with any hands-on experience from internships, lab work, or research projects. Tailoring your resume to highlight analytical skills, client-facing coursework, and familiarity with regulatory or clinical environments gives you a real edge at this stage, even with minimal professional experience.
Which companies hire entry level life sciences consultants?
Companies hiring entry level life sciences consultants right now include Keck Graduate Institute, Morrison Foerster, and Databricks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of specialized life sciences consulting firms, large healthcare organizations, and management consulting companies with dedicated life sciences practices.
Are there remote entry level life sciences consultant jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this level. About 6% of entry level life sciences consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates are not limited to their local market when searching for a first role in this field.
Are these new grad life sciences consultant jobs?
Yes, many of the life sciences consultant openings listed here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates early in their careers. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it asks for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or research projects as qualifying background, or explicitly mentions training programs for entry level hires.
Which industries hire the most entry level life sciences consultants?
Entry Level life sciences consultant roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Law & Legal Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on consultants to support regulatory strategy, clinical operations, market access, and product commercialization, all areas where organizations actively recruit new graduates.