Research Assistant

Job Description

Posting Number: S01770
Campus:
Department: 1701-College of Veterinary Medicine

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $20.00 Hourly
Maximum: $20.00 Hourly

Job Summary

The STRIDE Lab (Strategies for Targeting Resistant Infectious Disease and Evasion) / Kumar Lab seeks a highly motivated Research Assistant to support translational research focused on microbial pathogenicity, biofilm biology, antimicrobial resistance, and pharmacological intervention strategies relevant to both veterinary and comparative biomedical health.

The Research Assistant will contribute to key microbiological, molecular, and pharmacological research initiatives examining fungal and bacterial biofilms, host–pathogen interactions, and resistance-modifying therapeutic approaches. The position requires strong laboratory skills, attention to detail, scientific rigor, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good computer skills.
• Statistical Data analysis.
• Creation of publication-quality figures.
• Hands-on experience with microbial culture techniques and aseptic methods.
• Basic understanding of antimicrobial pharmacology and resistance mechanisms.
• Experience with molecular techniques (PCR, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid extraction).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Scientific curiosity and hypothesis-driven thinking.
• Precision in experimental execution.
• Strong data integrity and reproducibility mindset.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary translational research environment.
• Professional communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Date: 03/20/2026
Closing Date: 3/20/2027

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/35778