Entry Level Research Technician Jobs
New grad research technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on lab coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Science & Research, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), Boston University, and University of Miami hiring at this level now.
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Job Title:
Research Senior Technician
Department:
Arts and Sciences | Psychology
The MINDSET lab is directed by Dr. Jasmeet Hayes. The MINDSET lab studies relationships among physical and psychological trauma, cognition, and the brain [using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) metrics]. We also examine neural correlates of memory in healthy and clinical populations. The Research Technician assists in the general coordination and conduct of research in the MINDSET lab, including administration of neuropsychological tests and/or questionnaires to young and older adults; recruits, screens, and schedules human subjects, including coordination of subject appointments (cognitive, MRI, and physical fitness assessments), subject payments, and submission of institutional review board (IRB) amendments; assists with participant recruitment efforts between the laboratory and community partners; assists with research lab purchases and maintains lab supplies; assists with cognitive, MRI, and medical history data collection, including obtaining informed consent, cognitive testing (computer and paper and pencil based testing), MRI data acquisition, and record keeping; assists with cognitive and MRI data processing and analyses, including analyses of behavioral data and MRI data using openly available software like FSL, AFNI, or SPM and/or UNIX or MATLAB; oversees undergraduate research assistants.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field or equivalent experience.
Required Qualifications
- Relevant experience as demonstrated by one of the following: No prior experience required with a Bachelor’s degree. Two (2) years of relevant experience with an Associate’s degree. Four (4) years of relevant experience with a High School diploma.
- Programming experience in either UNIX or MATLAB, as well as experience in neuroimaging data analyses; knowledge of software packages, such as FreeSurfer, FSL, AFNI, or SPM.
Additional Information:
The pay range for this job profile is $19.28 - $25.19. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.
Location:
Psychology Building (0144)
Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
20
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Job Title:
Research Senior Technician
Department:
Arts and Sciences | Psychology
The MINDSET lab is directed by Dr. Jasmeet Hayes. The MINDSET lab studies relationships among physical and psychological trauma, cognition, and the brain [using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) metrics]. We also examine neural correlates of memory in healthy and clinical populations. The Research Technician assists in the general coordination and conduct of research in the MINDSET lab, including administration of neuropsychological tests and/or questionnaires to young and older adults; recruits, screens, and schedules human subjects, including coordination of subject appointments (cognitive, MRI, and physical fitness assessments), subject payments, and submission of institutional review board (IRB) amendments; assists with participant recruitment efforts between the laboratory and community partners; assists with research lab purchases and maintains lab supplies; assists with cognitive, MRI, and medical history data collection, including obtaining informed consent, cognitive testing (computer and paper and pencil based testing), MRI data acquisition, and record keeping; assists with cognitive and MRI data processing and analyses, including analyses of behavioral data and MRI data using openly available software like FSL, AFNI, or SPM and/or UNIX or MATLAB; oversees undergraduate research assistants.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field or equivalent experience.
Required Qualifications
- Relevant experience as demonstrated by one of the following: No prior experience required with a Bachelor’s degree. Two (2) years of relevant experience with an Associate’s degree. Four (4) years of relevant experience with a High School diploma.
- Programming experience in either UNIX or MATLAB, as well as experience in neuroimaging data analyses; knowledge of software packages, such as FreeSurfer, FSL, AFNI, or SPM.
Additional Information:
The pay range for this job profile is $19.28 - $25.19. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.
Location:
Psychology Building (0144)
Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
20
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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Entry Level Research Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level research technician job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on lab experience, even from coursework or internships, along with familiarity with standard techniques like pipetting, data collection, and equipment calibration. A degree in biology, chemistry, or a related life science is the most common baseline. Highlighting any research project, undergraduate thesis, or volunteer lab work in your application gives you a concrete edge over candidates with no bench experience.
Which companies hire entry level research technicians?
Companies hiring entry level research technicians right now include Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), Boston University, and University of Miami, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from academic medical centers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, contract research organizations, and government laboratories that routinely bring on new graduates to support ongoing studies.
Are there remote entry level research technician jobs?
Yes, though most research technician roles require in-person lab work, some data-focused or analytical positions do offer flexibility. About 0% of entry level research technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically covering roles in data entry, research coordination, or computational analysis rather than wet-lab or specimen-handling positions.
Are these new grad research technician jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior research technician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or coursework in place of full-time work history, or lists a portfolio or capstone project as a valid qualification. If a job description mentions training provided or degree required but no minimum years of experience, it is almost always open to new grad applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level research technicians?
Entry Level research technician roles concentrate in Education, Science & Research, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run high volumes of ongoing studies and rely on junior technicians for sample processing, data collection, and routine assay work that does not yet require senior-level expertise.