Research Assistant

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS seeks a detail-oriented Research Assistant to support vaccine development and evaluation under the guidance of a senior scientist. The role focuses on experimental planning, execution, and efficient lab operations on-site.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with relevant lab experience and hands-on skills in cell culture and molecular techniques, contributing to critical vaccine research efforts.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree with relevant lab experience.
• Preferred: degree in microbiology, immunology, virology, animal science, biology or related field.
• Hands-on lab experience with cell culture and molecular techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in experimental planning and execution under supervision.
• Support laboratory operations and data collection for vaccine research.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field

Tools

Cell culture

Molecular techniques

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support research activities in vaccine development and evaluation. This position works under the guidance and supervision of a senior research scientist and plays a critical role in experimental planning, execution, and laboratory operations.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree. (Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager.) The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge, highly specialized methodologies, and critical problem-solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, immunology, virology, animal science, biology, or a related field
• Hands-on laboratory experience with cell culture and molecular techniques

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: November 15, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Hourly $ 20.00 - 32.05