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123 research assistant jobs at 27 companies in Watsonville, CA

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Research Assistant
Stanford, California, United States
$33-$38/hr OnsiteFull Time
Stanford University
Stanford University: A private research university providing higher education and research.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in a related scientific field; laboratory experience (3 years preferred); documentation, FACS, PCR, cell culture, western blot, ELISA, cloning, SANGER sequencing, CRISPR/CAS9 skills.
FACS, PCR, cell culture, Western blot, ELISA, cloning, SANGER sequencing, CRISPR/CAS9
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Junior Research Assistant
Santa Clara, California, United States
$25/hr OnsitePart Time
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University: Private Jesuit university in Silicon Valley providing diverse education.
0+ YOEBachelor’s in chemistry, biochemistry or closely related field; 0-3 years laboratory research experience; able to work in a chemistry lab; good writing and data analysis skills.
NMR, IR, UV-Vis, Schlenk line, glovebox, rotary evaporator, balances, vacuum pump, hot plates
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Faculty Development Graduate Research Assistant - Avineri (AY 26-27 C91271)
Monterey, California, United States
$17/hr OnsitePart Time
Middlebury College
Middlebury College: Provide undergraduate liberal arts and graduate education programs.
Experience in an academic research area, strong research abilities, familiarity with multiple methodologies and resources, excellent written and verbal communication, and effective independent time management.
Microsoft Word
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Research Assistant I
Palo Alto, California, United States
RemotePart Time
Palo Alto University
Palo Alto University: Provides higher education and research in psychology and counseling.
Current PAU student (CES doctoral applicant or MA in CMHC) with a bachelor’s in psychology/counseling or related, detail-oriented, APA and Qualtrics proficiency, strong writing and organizational skills.
Qualtrics, Google surveys, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Canvas
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Clinical Neurotechnology Research Assistant
Stanford, California, United States
$39-$47/hr FieldFull Time
Stanford University
Stanford University: Private research university providing academic education and medical services.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree and 2 years related experience (or equivalent), California non-commercial Class C driver's license, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, experience with Microsoft Windows and Office; familiarity with Python, Matlab/Simulink, Linux, and MySQL advantageous.
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Apple OS, Linux, Unix, Python, Matlab, Simulink, MySQL
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Clinical Research Assistant – Mind Body Interventions for Chronic Pain & PTSD
Palo Alto, California, United States
$39/hr OnsiteFull Time
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research: Conducts medical research and manages health education programs.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, 2 years healthcare experience handling sensitive health data and interacting with patients; knowledge of GCP/IRB/FDA/HIPAA; Microsoft Word/Excel proficiency; ability to manage multiple studies and regulatory submissions.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Multimodal Foundation Models – Healthcare
Santa Clara, California, United States
$184k-$357k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
8+ YOEPhD or equivalent experience; 8+ years in medical AI research; multimodal foundation model development; PyTorch; AI coding assistants; scalable research pipelines; strong communication and collaboration skills.
PyTorch, CUDA, cuDNN, TensorRT, AI coding assistants, agentic AI workflows, distributed GPU training, high-performance computing, NVIDIA GPU
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Multimodal Foundation Models – Healthcare
Santa Clara, California, United States
$184k-$357k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
8+ YOEPhD or equivalent experience and 8+ years of medical AI research experience; multimodal foundation model, longitudinal modeling, PyTorch, scalable research pipeline, and AI coding assistant expertise required.
PyTorch, CUDA, cuDNN, TensorRT
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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor for Ophthalmology (Research)
Stanford, California, United States
$143k-$376k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stanford University
Stanford University: Provides higher education, scientific research, and clinical healthcare.
Doctorate or equivalent (PhD, MD-PhD, OD) with demonstrated research distinction, track record or potential for external funding, and commitment to research and teaching in ocular or vision-related fields.
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Principal Security Researcher (AI-Assisted Vulnerability Research)
Santa Clara, California, United States
$163k-$263k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto NetworksNASDAQ: PANW: Provides enterprise-grade network, cloud, and endpoint security software.
7+ YOEMaster's degree or equivalent, 7+ years in vulnerability or offensive security research, strong programming and systems knowledge, experience with fuzzing, reverse engineering, AI-assisted workflows, and producing high-impact security research artifacts.
LLMs, AI agents, Fuzzing, Static analysis, Dynamic analysis, Reverse engineering, Exploitability analysis, Security automation, Program analysis
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Clinical Trial Assistant
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$70k-$95k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Intuitive
IntuitiveNASDAQ: ISRG: Robotic-assisted systems for minimally invasive surgery.
2+ YOE2+ years clinical research experience preferred, knowledge of GCP/21 CFR/ISO14155, strong organization and communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe, ability to manage clinical documentation and logistics.
Microsoft Office, Adobe
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Brooks Lab, Assistant Project Scientist, Biomolecular Engineering
Santa Cruz, California, United States
$100k-$122k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
University of California
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
2+ YOEPh.D. in bioinformatics, biomolecular engineering, or related field, plus 2 years of post-degree computational research experience; expertise in sequencing, genomics, software development, and academic research preferred.
Git, RNA-seq, WGS, Fiber-seq
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Principal Automation Research Engineer, Next Gen Sequencing Systems
Santa Clara or Pleasanton
$111k-$206k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Roche
RocheSIX Swiss Exchange: ROG: Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical medicines and diagnostic solutions.
7+ YOEDegree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or related field; 3–7+ years of relevant industry experience depending on degree. Requires sequencing automation, AI-assisted coding, Python or XML, experimental design, troubleshooting, prototyping, and engineering fundamentals.
Python, XML, SolidWorks, CAD
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Medical Assistant
San Jose, California, United States
$20-$24/hr OnsiteFull Time
Elite Clinical Network
Elite Clinical Network: Clinical research network operating sites for pharmaceutical trials.
Certified medical assistant with clinical and administrative experience; phlebotomy experience preferred; knowledge of GCP and clinical research procedures; able to perform vitals, EKGs, injections, data entry into EDC systems.
Electronic Data Capture (EDC), EKG
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Elephant Seal Program Assistant
Santa Cruz, California, United States
$27/hr OnsitePart Time
University of California
University of California: Operates public universities, research centers, and medical systems.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent plus lab/field experience; ability to collect field data, operate in remote rugged conditions, valid California driver's license, pass background check, and work variable schedule including weekends.
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Scott Creek Field Assistant
Santa Cruz, California, United States
$27-$30/hr FieldFull Time
University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis: A public research university providing higher education and healthcare.
3+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent plus laboratory/field experience; CPR/First Aid/AED within 60 days, valid California driver license, ability to perform rigorous outdoor fieldwork, data entry and lab analyses experience.
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Administrative Assistant
North America or San Jose
$69k-$74k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips: Integrated professional services firm providing legal, advocacy, and consulting.
2+ YOERequires 2–4 years supporting multiple professionals, strong organization, writing, research, multitasking, and attention to detail. BA preferred; strong Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and legal billing software experience preferred.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, document management software, legal billing software
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Assistant Professor - Ecological Restoration/Wildlife Conservation
San José, California, United States
$88k-$92k/yr OnsiteFull Time
California State University
California State University: Public university system providing higher education and academic research.
PhD in Environmental Studies or related field, evidence of teaching and research potential, quantitative research skills, and sensitivity to diverse student populations.
Canvas
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Staff Pathologists Assistant
Palo Alto, California, United States
$63-$83/hr OnsiteFull Time
Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care: Provides comprehensive medical care, specialized treatments, and clinical research.
1+ YOEPerforms gross dissection, accessioning, intraoperative consultations, specimen radiography, preserves tissue for research, and instructs trainees; requires PA (ASCP) certification within 180 days and relevant laboratory experience.
Laboratory information system(s)
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Workers’ Compensation Assistant
Alameda County or Oakland or Sacramento
$4k-$6k/mo HybridFull Time
State Controller's Office
State Controller's Office: California's fiscal controller managing state financial operations and assets.
Knowledge of workers' compensation laws, regulations, case management, and California's system; strong writing, research, analysis, policy interpretation, data presentation, and compliance recommendation skills.
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