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Research Assistant jobs are open across academia, healthcare, biotech, and government, at every level from entry-level to senior research associate, with specializations in clinical research, data analysis, and social science. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35 hours
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: 63,234.71 - 63,234.71
Position Summary
The Research Assistant will support innovative Huntington’s disease clinical trials and observational studies by assisting with participant recruitment, data collection, neuropsychological assessments, and biospecimen processing. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of Huntington’s disease while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research team.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities involving recruitment, questionnaires, neuropsychological testing, data entry and biofluid handling. The research assistant will work under the supervision of the Senior Research Managers and the study Principal Investigator.
The position involves roles and responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:
- Screen charts, recruit, schedule, and consent subjects for studies.
- Prepare for upcoming study visits.
- Conduct clinical interviews with study participants and use study-specific assessments, review of medical history, cognitive and neuropsychological testing, and other questionnaires.
- Process blood and other biological samples such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and urine as per study procedures.
- Perform ECGs on study participants
- Accurately collect and enter data into databases and electronic case report forms.
- Adherence to federal and institutional regulations and GCP guidelines.
- Assist with other administrative and research activities as required.
- Assist in the maintenance, programming, and management equipment used to collect data such as laptops, tablets, and devices distributed to participants for passive monitoring of movements and activities such as smartphones and smartwatches provided by the study.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors' degree or equivalent in education and at least 1.5 year of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.
- Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
Other Requirements
- This position involves significant patient interaction and collaboration with physicians.
- Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills are mandatory.
- Ability to work on a team.
- Flexibility of work hours may be required.
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Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35 hours
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: 63,234.71 - 63,234.71
Position Summary
The Research Assistant will support innovative Huntington’s disease clinical trials and observational studies by assisting with participant recruitment, data collection, neuropsychological assessments, and biospecimen processing. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of Huntington’s disease while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research team.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities involving recruitment, questionnaires, neuropsychological testing, data entry and biofluid handling. The research assistant will work under the supervision of the Senior Research Managers and the study Principal Investigator.
The position involves roles and responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:
- Screen charts, recruit, schedule, and consent subjects for studies.
- Prepare for upcoming study visits.
- Conduct clinical interviews with study participants and use study-specific assessments, review of medical history, cognitive and neuropsychological testing, and other questionnaires.
- Process blood and other biological samples such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and urine as per study procedures.
- Perform ECGs on study participants
- Accurately collect and enter data into databases and electronic case report forms.
- Adherence to federal and institutional regulations and GCP guidelines.
- Assist with other administrative and research activities as required.
- Assist in the maintenance, programming, and management equipment used to collect data such as laptops, tablets, and devices distributed to participants for passive monitoring of movements and activities such as smartphones and smartwatches provided by the study.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors' degree or equivalent in education and at least 1.5 year of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.
- Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
Other Requirements
- This position involves significant patient interaction and collaboration with physicians.
- Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills are mandatory.
- Ability to work on a team.
- Flexibility of work hours may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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- Johns Hopkins University25
- Rutgers University18
- Washington University in St. Louis16
- Virginia Commonwealth University15
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center15T
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- Education261
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, psychology, or social science
- Experience with statistical software including R, SPSS, STATA, or Python
- Familiarity with literature review processes and academic database research
- Knowledge of IRB protocols and research ethics requirements
- Strong written communication skills for drafting reports and summaries
- Proficiency in data entry, management, and quality control procedures
Tips for Your Research Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to methodology
Research assistant postings often screen for specific methodologies like qualitative coding, regression analysis, or PCR protocols. Name the exact methods you have used rather than listing broad skills like 'data collection' or 'lab work' to pass applicant tracking systems.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Document your software proficiencies precisely
Hiring managers distinguish between basic exposure and working fluency in tools like SPSS, R, NVivo, or REDCap. List each program with a concrete output you produced, such as a survey dataset or regression table, so reviewers can judge your real level.
Contact faculty or PIs before positions close
Many academic and government research assistant roles are filled through direct outreach before a formal posting closes. Emailing a principal investigator with a concise summary of your relevant experience and a writing sample can get you considered ahead of the open application pool.
Prepare to discuss IRB and compliance experience
Interviewers in clinical and social science settings routinely ask whether you have worked under IRB protocols, handled consent forms, or managed confidential participant data. Walk through a specific project where compliance requirements shaped your day-to-day workflow.
Negotiate start date and authorship agreements
Research assistant offers often leave room on start date and, in academic labs, on authorship or presentation credit for original contributions. Raise these points before you sign, since authorship agreements are much harder to renegotiate once a project is underway.
Research Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research assistants?
The companies hiring the most research assistants right now include Johns Hopkins University, Rutgers University, and Washington University in St. Louis, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Openings are concentrated at universities, hospital systems, and federal research agencies.
How many research assistant jobs are remote?
About 34% of research assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote roles most common in qualitative analysis, literature review, and data coding work. Lab-based or clinical positions almost always require on-site presence due to equipment and participant contact requirements.
How do you become a research assistant?
Most research assistant roles require a bachelor's degree in a field related to the research area, such as biology, psychology, economics, or public health. Gaining hands-on experience through undergraduate lab rotations, thesis projects, or volunteer positions builds the methodological skills employers expect. Certifications in human subjects research through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative strengthen your application for clinical and social science roles.
Can you get a research assistant job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level research assistant positions are regularly filled by candidates with limited formal experience. Coursework projects, capstone research, independent study credits, and even volunteer data collection all count as relevant background. Emphasize familiarity with the specific tools or methodologies listed in each posting, and include any writing samples or reports you produced during your studies.
What does the research assistant interview process look like?
Most research assistant interviews include an initial phone or video screen with HR or an administrative coordinator, followed by a technical or skills-based conversation with the principal investigator or lab manager. Candidates are often asked to walk through a past project in detail, explain their data management practices, and describe how they handle errors or unexpected results in their work.
Where can I find and apply to research assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to research assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits your experience and interests.
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