Part-Time On-Campus Lab Research Assistant

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support ongoing projects on campus. You will work closely with a faculty mentor and student researchers, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory experiments, data collection, and literature review.

The role emphasizes precise record-keeping, collaboration with a research team, and opportunities to develop technical laboratory skills and scientific communication within a vibrant university environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in scientific research and eagerness to learn new techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Willingness to acquire new laboratory skills and methods.
• Good organizational and communication abilities in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments under faculty guidance following established protocols and safety rules.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data to support research findings.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks documenting procedures, observations, and results.
• Participate in research group meetings, share progress, and discuss project direction.
• Perform literature reviews and summarize relevant articles for background context.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and order supplies within budget and procedures.
• Present results at conferences or internal seminars.

Skills

Interest in research

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Organizational & communication skills

Job description

Chapman University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support ongoing projects on campus. You will work closely with a faculty mentor and student researchers, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory experiments, data collection, and literature review.

The role emphasizes precise record-keeping, collaboration with a research team, and opportunities to develop technical laboratory skills and scientific communication within a vibrant university environment.