Research Associate

Research Associate Posting Number:

TC00499

Campus:

Department:

1480-COMP Northwest Campus 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:

$33.00 Hourly Maximum $33.00 Hourly Job Summary Seeking a motivated temporary part-time research assistant to support ongoing laboratory studies focused on antimicrobial peptides and their formulations. The position will primarily involve assisting with minimum inhibitory concentration ( MIC ) assays and peptide formulation preparation as part of antimicrobial drug discovery research. This role provides hands-on experience in microbiology and peptide-based therapeutics within an academic research environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge:

Performing antibacterial testing. Develop peptide formulations. Analysis of raw data and writing a report.

Skills:

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently after training.

Abilities:

Ability to maintain organized laboratory records and follow experimental protocols. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications Education:

Ph.D. in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related field.

Experience:

Basic laboratory experience with microbiological techniques or biochemical assays. Preferred Qualifications Experience with antimicrobial susceptibility testing ( MIC assays). Familiarity with peptide handling, solution preparation, or formulation work. Prior experience working in an academic or biomedical research laboratory.

Posting Date:

03/26/2026

Closing Date:

3/26/2027 Essential Job Duties To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/35830 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-8c3659b8da46cd45a0906bf79e5e3c0d