Research Assistant

Overview

Who We Are and our mission at UC Irvine. Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced Nobel laureates and is known for academic achievement, premier research, innovation and the anteater mascot. UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

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The Research Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Project Coordinators on various research projects, performing standard and complex laboratory procedures. Responsibilities include data collection, data entry, data analysis, and qualitative coding, applying standard quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of results. The Research Assistant will also attend weekly meetings with the Project Coordinator to ensure tasks are completed on time.

Required:

• Experience working with people and research
• Exhibits individual initiative; self-sufficient
• Initiates and ensures compliance with applicable data collection procedures
• Responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
• Possesses attention to accuracy and detail
• High school diploma or equivalent experience

Preferred:

• Reliable Transportation
• Bilingual:
  Spanish
• Experience in statistics and/or programming

• Hours can potentially include after-hours or weekends - dependent on participants’ schedules and project needs

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The University of California, Irvine seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. All applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: as a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct;

or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some dependent upon business unit or job requirements:

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at  or eec.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship:
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization