Job Description
Research Assistant
Posting Number: S01770
Campus:
Department: 1701-College of Veterinary Medicine
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $20.00 Hourly
Maximum $20.00 Hourly
Job Summary
The Research Assistant will contribute to key microbiological, molecular, and pharmacological research initiatives examining fungal and bacterial biofilms, host–pathogen interactions, and resistance-modifying therapeutic approaches. The position requires strong laboratory skills, attention to detail, scientific rigor, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good computer skills.
- Statistical Data analysis.
- Creation of publication-quality figures.
- Hands-on experience with microbial culture techniques and aseptic methods.
- Basic understanding of antimicrobial pharmacology and resistance mechanisms.
- Experience with molecular techniques (PCR, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid extraction).
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Scientific curiosity and hypothesis-driven thinking.
- Precision in experimental execution.
- Strong data integrity and reproducibility mindset.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary translational research environment.
- Professional communication and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Date: 03/20/2026
Closing Date: 3/20/2027
Essential Job Duties
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/35778
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Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.
For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.
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