Research Assistant Jobs in Seattle, WA
Research Assistant jobs in Seattle are concentrated in the University District, South Lake Union, and Capitol Hill, driven by academic institutions, biotech firms, and healthcare systems. Employers hiring right now include University Of Washington, Headlands Research, and Providence Swedish. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
The Primary responsibility of the Research Assistant is to support research team with ongoing study visits/procedures. Additionally, this position will support the administrative and regulatory function of the research department.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Research and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
Sufficient for certification.
1 year experience in a clinical setting.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.
Requsition ID: 468574
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Research
Job Function: Clinical Support
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3909 SRE NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
Address: WA Seattle 550 16th Ave
Work Location: Swedish Cherry Hill 550 16th-Seattle
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $21.30 - $31.54
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Description
The Primary responsibility of the Research Assistant is to support research team with ongoing study visits/procedures. Additionally, this position will support the administrative and regulatory function of the research department.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Research and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
Sufficient for certification.
1 year experience in a clinical setting.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.
Requsition ID: 468574
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Research
Job Function: Clinical Support
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3909 SRE NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
Address: WA Seattle 550 16th Ave
Work Location: Swedish Cherry Hill 550 16th-Seattle
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $21.30 - $31.54
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Who's Hiring
- University Of Washington10
- Headlands Research1
- Providence Swedish1
- Seattle Children's1
- Benaroya Research Institute1
Research Assistant Jobs in Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a research assistant job in Seattle?
Focus your search on Seattle's three dominant hiring clusters: the University of Washington and affiliated research centers in the University District, the biotech and life sciences corridor in South Lake Union, and major hospital systems like UW Medicine and Seattle Children's. Candidates with hands-on lab experience, familiarity with IRB protocols, or a background in data collection and literature review stand out most in this market.
Which companies hire research assistants in Seattle?
Companies currently hiring research assistants in Seattle include University Of Washington, Headlands Research, and Providence Swedish, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Seattle's research assistant market draws heavily from academic medical centers, independent research institutes, and early-stage biotech companies with active clinical or laboratory programs.
Are there remote research assistant jobs in Seattle?
Yes, but remote availability depends heavily on the type of work: desk-based and analytical roles such as literature review, data coding, and qualitative analysis are frequently remote, while laboratory, clinical, and on-site fieldwork roles are not. About 50% of research assistant openings tied to Seattle are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Survey coordination, systematic review, and health policy research roles at Seattle-area institutions are among the most likely to offer hybrid arrangements.
How can I get a research assistant job in Seattle with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Seattle is through the University of Washington's undergraduate and post-baccalaureate research programs, which regularly place early-career candidates in paid assistant roles across dozens of departments. Seattle Children's Research Institute and Fred Hutch also post entry-level coordinator and data assistant positions that do not require prior research employment. Volunteering in a lab, completing a relevant capstone project, or holding a research methods course certification gives candidates a concrete edge when applying.
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