Lab Assistant

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant for Fall 2026. The role supports the research team in developing community-engaged projects with local schools in Riverside, focusing on empowering youth facing marginalization.

The position involves participant recruitment, data collection, and data maintenance, with opportunities to pursue advanced degrees in developmental, educational, or community psychology.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting participants.
• Experience collecting data from human subjects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for studies.
• Schedule sessions with local schools and participants.
• Collect and maintain data records.
• Coordinate with the research team.

Skills

Recruiting

Data collection

Research coordination

Communication

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 09/28/2026

Overview

Job ID 38024445

Category Science and Research

Organization College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences

Department Psychology Dept

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $56,585 - $68,173

Date Posted September 14, 2026

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision General Supervision

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No

UC Internal Job No

Position Information

Dr. Bernardette Pinetta is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Laboratory Assistant to begin in Fall 2026. This position has an anticipated duration of nine months, with potential for renewal subject to funding availability, departmental needs, and individual performance. Her lab is currently involved in developing and conducting community-engaged research with local schools in and around the Riverside area to empower young people, particularly those who experience systemic marginalization. The Laboratory Assistant will be involved in multiple aspects of the research, including developing community relationships, participant recruitment, data collection, and maintenance of data. Preferred candidates will have a strong research background, with experience recruiting, scheduling, and collecting data from human subjects; and experience working within community-based settings. All candidates must have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. The position is ideal for motivated individuals interested in pursuing an advanced degree in developmental, educational, and/or community psychology.The full salary range for the Lab Assistant is $56,584.80 - $68,173.20 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $56,584.80 - $59,069.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.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.