biology research assistant

California State University

<p></p><div><div><b>Job no:</b> 556533<br>
<b>Work type:</b> Instructional Student Assistant<br>
<b>Location:</b> Fresno<br>
<b>Categories:</b> Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time<br>
</div><p></p><div><p><b>Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for the </b><b>Department of Biology</b></p>
<p><b>
College of Science and Math</b></p>
<p><b>
Position Overview:</b></p>
<p>
The Department of Biology is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants.</p>
<p>
The successful applicant will offer instructional assistance to faculty in the Biology Department at California State University, Fresno. Under supervision, an Instructional Assistant will perform teaching, grading or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in the Biology Department over the course of an academic term.</p>
<p>
The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Instructional Student Assistant to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.</p>
<p><b>
Anticipated Appointment Dates</b>: This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.</p>
<p>
Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 - December 22, 2026</p>
<p>
Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 - May 22, 2027</p>
<p><b>
Hours</b>: 0-20 hours per week.</p>
<p><b>
Job Duties</b> may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the instructional student assistant will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:</p>
<ul>
<li>Maintain/Submit students records/grades,</li>
<li>Evaluate student assignments</li>
<li>Canvas management</li>
<li>Preparation of instructional materials</li>
<li>Weekly meeting with the course instructor</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum GPA 3.0</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background,</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b>:</p>
<ul>
<li>B.S. Degree in Biology or similar field</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Application Procedures: </b>The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester. For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by August 14, 2026. The following documents are required to upload:</p>
<div>
<ul><li><b>Curriculum Vita</b>, or r&eacute;sum&eacute;. Your Curriculum Vita, or CV, is the academic equivalent of a r&eacute;sum&eacute;. It should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, as well as internships, awards, volunteer service, training and any other experience you have that is relevant to education.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Current unofficial transcripts</b> from your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document. <i>How to submit your unofficial transcripts</i>:</li></ul>
</div><div><div><div><ul><li><b><i>If you are a Fresno State student</i></b>: Sign into https://my.fresnostate.edu. Access your Unofficial Transcript. Highlight all text throughout the document, copy it and paste it into a word processor document, and save the document with your name somewhere in the file name.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b><i>If you are not yet a Fresno State student</i></b>: Most U.S. universities allow students to access their academic records online, in a way similar to the way described above for Fresno State students. Contact your institution&rsquo;s registrar to find out how to access your unofficial transcript and follow the process described above. If you have transcripts from more than one institution, please copy them all and paste them into one document, as PageUp only allows one document to be uploaded into the link for transcripts. Make certain that each institution is clearly indicated within this document.</li></ul>
</div></div></div><div><ul><li><b>List of three references</b>. The online application will request you to enter your three references separate from your C.V. The letters of references <i>may </i>be requested by the committee. Be prepared to enter the following for each of your three referents:</li></ul>
</div><div><div><div><ul><li>First name</li></ul>
<ul><li>Last name</li></ul>
<ul><li>Type of reference</li></ul>
<ul><li>Organization</li></ul>
<ul><li>Position Title</li></ul>
<ul><li>Phone Number</li></ul>
<ul><li>E-mail address</li></ul>
</div>
</div></div><p>Finalists may be asked for an interview.</p>
<p>
Inquiries: Please contact Melissa Rowe at merowe@mail.fresnostate.edu</p>
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<div><div><div><p>Instruction Student Assistant additional information regarding assignment:</p>
</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><p><b>The California State University Instructional Student Assistant Classification and Qualification Standards</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Evaluations: ISA's may be evaluated per CBA, Unit 11, Article 8</li>
<li>Salary: Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The Salary range for Instructional Student Assistants starts at $17.86 per an hour.</li>
<li>Assignments: Assignments are made by Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the candidate.</li>
<li>Duties Form: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11, a Duties Form (see Appendix E of the CBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantiates the jobs included for the department Instructional Student Assistant position.</li>
<li>Instructional Student Assistant positions are for matriculated students at Fresno State.</li>
<li>Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>About the Campus</b></p>
<p>
California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California&rsquo;s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.</p>
<p>
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.</p>
<p>
The campus is ranked 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly&rsquo;s 2022 National University Rankings, and ranked 25th in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges. The campus is classified as an R2 &ldquo;<i>Doctoral Universities &ndash; High research activities</i>&rdquo; university per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.</p>
<p><b>
Fresno State&rsquo;s Principles of Community</b></p>
<p>
These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty, staff, and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to be. Find out more about our Principles of Community here.</p>
<p>
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students&rsquo; intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.</p>
<p><b>
Our Students</b></p>
<p>
California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.</p>
<p><b>
Other Campus Information</b></p>
<p>
In compliance with the Annual Security Report &amp; Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/clery/index.html. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.</p>
<p>
The person holding this position is considered a &quot;limited reporter&quot; under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.</p>
<p>
California State University, Fresno is a tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html</p>
<p>
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.</p>
<p>
The California State University System strongly recommends the COVID-19 vaccination and booster for all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) as stated in the revised policy effective April 2023, COVID-19 Vaccinations and Other Safety Measures. You can find more information here.</p>
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Education Code 89521 Requirements:</p>
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Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant&rsquo;s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.</p>
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<p><b>Advertised:</b> Mar 27 2026 Pacific Daylight Time<br>
<b>Applications close:</b></p></div><p></p>

26-27 AY Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) - Biology

widener University

<p></p><div><div><b>Job no:</b> 493365<br>
<b>Work type:</b> Full-time (hourly)<br>
<b>Location:</b> Chester<br>
<b>Categories:</b> Staff<br>
</div>
<div><p>Widener University is currently seeking a Biology Laboratory Assistant in the College of Arts and Science, Department of Biology. This role provides support to the current laboratory preparation staff. This position is hands‑on and supports an active laboratory environment.</p>
<p>
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Science, the Biology Laboratory Assistant role involves both independent and supervised tasks, with all necessary training provided. The work environment is fast‑paced and can be noisy, with frequent interruptions. Instructions are often delivered verbally, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet time‑sensitive deadlines is essential.</p>
<p><b>
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES </b><i>(including, but not limited to)</i><b>:
</b></p><p><b>Essential Duties:</b></p>
<p><b>
Laboratory Preparation &amp; Support</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Prepare all microbiology media, reagents, buffers, and related materials according to established protocols.</li>
<li>Set up and break down microbiology laboratory sessions for nursing and upper‑division courses.</li>
<li>Organize and maintain student workstations, fume hoods, and shared lab spaces to ensure readiness for instruction.</li>
<li>Dispense reagents, label cultures and materials, and ensure proper availability of supplies for each lab session.</li>
<li>Autoclave, wash, and restock glassware and consumables to support ongoing laboratory operations.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Culture &amp; Specimen Management</b></p>
<ul>
<li> Maintain, dispense, and preserve microbiology stock cultures on a weekly schedule.</li>
<li>Handle live and prepared biological specimens safely and accurately.</li>
<li>Monitor culture viability and ensure proper storage conditions for all biological materials.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Course Coordination &amp; Faculty Support</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate closely with faculty teaching microbiology‑related courses to ensure smooth planning and execution of laboratory activities.</li>
<li>Develop, update, and maintain detailed laboratory preparation lists for multiple courses each semester.</li>
<li>Schedule preparation tasks proactively based on course syllabi and instructional needs.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Safety, Compliance &amp; Waste Management</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Collect, handle, and dispose of biohazardous waste in accordance with EPA, OSHA, and University Health and Chemical Safety guidelines.</li>
<li>Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment through routine inspections and adherence to safety protocols.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Equipment Maintenance &amp; Inspection</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Inspect, clean, and maintain microbiology laboratory equipment, including microscopes and other technical instruments.</li>
<li>Report equipment issues promptly and assist with routine troubleshooting or coordination of repairs.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Secondary Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Assist other lab staff as needed to run anatomy, physiology, cell and molecular, and ecology lab courses.</li>
<li>Supervision of undergraduate work-study students. Organization of their duties and work schedules.</li>
<li>Work with other staff to maintain prep lab in efficient and orderly condition. Help develop and maintain easily accessible electronic filing system for lab prep lists/schedules, methods, cultures and reagents.</li>
<li>Receive supplies, stocks, and biological/chemical reagents and store appropriately.</li>
<li>Help provide animal care (primarily rats and mice) and greenhouse/plant care.</li>
<li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission, values and goals of the Biology department and Widener University.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: </b><i>(education/training and experience required</i>)</p>
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Required</b>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Biology or a related field.</li>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite especially Word and Excel.</li>
<li>Demonstrate strong quantitative, organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving abilities, with a proactive mindset and a willingness to take initiative.</li>
<li>Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Take ownership of tasks and is accountable for outcomes.</li>
<li>Show patience, professionalism, and courtesy in all interactions.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred</b>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Prior laboratory experience (1-2 years post-baccalaureate). An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.</li>
<li>Background in Microbiology.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during laboratory procedures or equipment monitoring.</li>
<li>Frequent walking throughout laboratory spaces and adjacent facilities.</li>
<li>Climbing stairs as part of routine movement between lab areas.</li>
<li>Lifting, carrying, or moving materials and equipment up to 35 lbs.</li>
<li>Perform tasks that require reaching overhead and bending, stooping, or working below waist level.</li>
<li>Occasional duties may be required outside regular hours based on laboratory needs, experiments in progress, or time‑sensitive tasks.</li>
</ul>
<p>All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.</p>
<p>
U.S. work authorization is required.</p>
<p>
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington.</p>
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<div>EOE M/F/V/D</div>
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</div><p><b>Advertised:</b> 13 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time<br>
<b>Applications close:</b></p></div><p></p>

Biology Laboratory Assistant

Boston Children's Hospital

<div><div><div><div>84627BR</div>
</div><div><div>Pediatrics-Allergy and Immunology
</div></div><div><p><b>Job Posting Description</b></p>
<div><b>Position Summary/ Department Summary:</b><br>
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Dr. Rima Rachid, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Food Allergy Program at Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital is seeking a new Clinical Research Study Assistant (CRA) for her investigative work in the Division of Allergy &amp; Immunology. The CRA will coordinate multiple food allergy research studies, including but not limited to randomized controlled interventional trials on biologics and fecal microbiota transplantation in food allergy, a food allergy biorepository, studies on novel biomarkers in food allergy. The applicant should be communicative, highly efficient and well-organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently and harmoniously with the research team.<br>
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<b>Key Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>
Screening, recruiting, and consenting study subjects</li><li>
Acting as a liaison between the research team and study subjects and families to ensure continued information exchange, safety, and support.</li><li>
Managing study-related communication between multiple parties, including the Principal Investigator, nursing staff, research pharmacy, federal and corporate sponsor</li><li>
Study documentation, data management and coordinating the scheduling of patient visits.</li><li>
Document preparation and review for the Institutional Review Board (IRB)</li><li>
Processing and storing blood and stool samples in the laboratory</li><li>
Other investigative and administrative duties, as necessary</li></ul><br>
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Minimum Qualifications</b><br>
<b>Education:</b><ul><li>
Bachelor Degree in STEM or Pyschology is required.</li></ul><br>
<b>
Experience:</b><ul><li>
No experience in clinical research necessary</li></ul></div>
</div><div><p><b>Status</b></p>
<div>Full-Time</div>
</div><div><p><b>Regular, Temporary, Per Diem</b></p>
<div>Regular
</div></div><div><p><b>Standard Hours per Week</b></p>
<div>40
</div></div><div><p><b>Pay Range</b></p>
<div>$41246.40-$61339.20 Annual</div>
</div><div><p><b>Office/Site Location</b></p>
<div>Boston</div>
</div><div><p><b>Job Posting Category</b></p>
<div>Research</div>
</div><div><p><b>Remote Eligibility
</b></p><div>Part Remote/Hybrid</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Clinical Research Assistant-Rachid Lab

<div>
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  Position Summary/ Department Summary
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 Dr. Rima Rachid, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Food Allergy Program at Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital is seeking a new Clinical Research Study Assistant (CRA) for her investigative work in the Division of Allergy &amp; Immunology. The CRA will coordinate multiple food allergy research studies, including but not limited to randomized controlled interventional trials on biologics and fecal microbiota transplantation in food allergy, a food allergy biorepository, studies on novel biomarkers in food allergy. The applicant should be communicative, highly efficient and well-organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently and harmoniously with the research team.
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  Key Responsibilities
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   Screening, recruiting, and consenting study subjects
  </li>
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   Acting as a liaison between the research team and study subjects and families to ensure continued information exchange, safety, and support.
  </li>
  <li>
   Managing study-related communication between multiple parties, including the Principal Investigator, nursing staff, research pharmacy, federal and corporate sponsor
  </li>
  <li>
   Study documentation, data management and coordinating the scheduling of patient visits.
  </li>
  <li>
   Document preparation and review for the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  </li>
  <li>
   Processing and storing blood and stool samples in the laboratory
  </li>
  <li>
   Other investigative and administrative duties, as necessary
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  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Education
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 <strong>
  Minimum Qualifications
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  <li>
   Bachelor Degree in STEM or Pyschology is required.
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  </li>
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  Experience
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  <br/>
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 <ul>
  <li>
   No experience in clinical research necessary
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  </li>
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 The posted pay range is Boston Children&rsquo;s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
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 Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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UW Health

<div><p><b>Work Schedule </b><b>:
</b></p><p>.70 FTE. You will work at University Hospital and/or Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b><i>Be part of something remarkable.<br>
</i></b></p><p></p><p>Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!<br>
</p><p></p><p>We are seeking a <b>Clinical Research Unit Assistant </b>to:<br>
</p><p></p><ul><li>Manage and facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Research Unit (CRU). The CRU is a dedicated research facility that conducts high quality clinical research that includes a sample processing laboratory.
</li><li>Answer phones, organize files, order supplies, handle correspondence, manage databases, and provide general support to patients, family members, clinicians, study team members and CRU staff. You are often considered the backbone of the unit, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
</li><li>Utilize excellent communication and organizational skills to support patient care and research study participation.
</li><li>Collaborate with study teams to coordinate all aspects of patient care including complex patient scheduling, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
</li><li>Set-up complex paper charts specific to the individual research study, visit (cycle/day), cohort and arm, and coordinate these set-ups with the CRU Lab Specialist.
</li>Use high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other duties of a clerical nature.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>At UW Health, you will have </b>:
</p><ul><li><p>An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
</p></li><li>Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
</li><li><p>Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
</p></li><li><p>Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications<br>
</b></p><p></p>High School Diploma or equivalent Required<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Work Experience<br>
</b></p><p></p><ul><li>1 year experience in a medical or customer service environment or experience of a similar nature Required
</li>1 year experience in a medical environment Preferred<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>University Hospital </b>in Madison is a Magnet&reg;-designated facility that&rsquo;s ranked Wisconsin&rsquo;s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
</p><p><b>Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
</b></p><p>UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.</p></div><p></p>

Clinical Research Unit Assistant

<div><div><div><div>84642BR</div>
</div><div><div>Pediatrics-Newborn Medicine
</div></div><div><p><b>Job Posting Description</b></p>
<div><b>General Summary:</b><br>
The fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) analysis team in the Fetal-Neonatal Neuroimaging and Developmental Science Center (FNNDSC) at Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital (BCH) seeks a full-time research assistant. Our project develops and implements novel fetal brain MRI analysis techniques and studies brain development in normal fetuses and fetuses with developmental disorders. The successful candidate, under the Principal Investigator&rsquo;s supervision, will handle MRI and demographic data management, quality control, and pre-processing, manage MRI processing pipelines, and prepare IRB/CCI documentation with the research team.<br>
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<b>Principal Duties and Responsibilities</b><ul><li>
Manage and verify the quality of fetal/neonatal brain MRI and demographic data, maintaining databases on a Linux-based system.</li><li>
Process large datasets using neuroimaging tools and ensure accurate results through quality assessments and improvements.</li><li>
Train, update, and evaluate deep learning models, maintaining datasets for statistical analysis.</li><li>
Mentor intern students and coordinate research activities as needed.</li><li>
Draft analytical reports and summary papers for research study publications.</li><li>
Prepare documentation for IRB and CCI, coordinating with the Principal Investigator.</li></ul><b>
Minimum Education and Experience</b><br>
A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, electrical or biomedical engineering, or a related quantitative field is required. Experience with neuroimaging data is preferred.<br>
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<b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b><ul><li>
Experience with neuroimaging software and deep learning model implementation.</li><li>
Proficiency in Linux/Unix and at least one scripting language (e.g., Shell scripting, Python, MATLAB).</li><li>
Experience with brain MRI and knowledge of or strong interest in brain structure, neuroanatomy, and neuroscience</li><li>
Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with containerized environments (e.g., Docker).</li><li>
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.</li></ul><b>
Application Instructions</b><br>
Applicants should include a resume detailing your GPA and grades for relevant coursework, research experience, and the names and contact information of three references.</div><br>
<p></p>
</div><div><p><b>Status</b></p>
<div>Full-Time</div>
</div><div><p><b>Regular, Temporary, Per Diem</b></p>
<div>Regular
</div></div><div><p><b>Standard Hours per Week</b></p>
<div>40
</div></div><div><p><b>Pay Range</b></p>
<div>$41246.40-$61339.20 Annual</div>
</div><div><p><b>Office/Site Location</b></p>
<div>Boston</div>
</div><div><p><b>Job Posting Category</b></p>
<div>Research</div>
</div><div><p><b>Remote Eligibility
</b></p><div>Part Remote/Hybrid</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Clinical Research Assistant- Dr. Kiho Im Lab

University of Maryland University College

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description Summary
</b></h1>FIRE Assistant Clinical Professor
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The Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President and the Office of Undergraduate Research seek full-time 12-month Assistant Clinical Professors to lead newly developed FIRE research streams designed around the research experience, passions, and goals of applicants.<br>
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We seek individuals from any of the following disciplines:<br>
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Natural Sciences: Biochemistry, Biology, Cellular Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Virology, and all similar and related disciplines.<br>
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Social Science &amp; Humanities: Psychology, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, Communications, History, Music, Gender Studies, and all related disciplines.<br>
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Technology &amp; Applied Sciences: Computer Science, Engineering, Information &amp; Data Science, Geographical Information Systems, Physics, Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Computational Chemistry &amp; Biochemistry, Computational Biology &amp; Bioinformatics, and all related disciplines.<br>
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Specific Opportunity to Continue Existing FIRE Stream: We seek an individual to lead the existing, highly successful FIRE Computing &amp; Society research stream.<br>
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FIRE Faculty Leader Position Description
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FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors design and implement the group research agenda and are responsible for all research-related curriculum, instruction, and broad student mentorship. The position empowers early-career faculty members to grow as research leaders, educators, mentors, and higher education professionals. FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors work in collaboration with department-based UMD faculty members to design and implement the research agenda of a new FIRE research stream. As the lead instructor of research-related FIRE courses, the FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors are tasked with providing an excellent educational experience through the development of a research-centered curriculum that allows for iteration: students engage in work that includes periods of uncertainty, setbacks, and unexpected outcomes, and have the opportunity to repeat unsuccessful methodological attempts. As the professional who works with FIRE-participating students, FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors provide personal, academic, research, and professional mentorship.
<p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Job Details
</b></h1><div><p><b>Appointment Details
</b></p><p>Appointments will start in August of 2026 or January 2027 and run through December 2027, with strong potential for annual renewals in January 2028, per positive performance reviews.<br>
</p><p><b>Expectations of Position
</b></p><ul><li><p>Ability to lead undergraduate peer mentors through communication and management.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to develop curriculum and protocols for research-based inquiry.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to effectively teach undergraduate students in lecture and research-based environments.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to mentor students from research, academic, and personal perspectives.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to assess student learning through the development of formative and summative assessments appropriate for inquiry-based instruction.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage research operations, including student progress, equipment, consumables, and oversight of the fiscal budget.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to effectively communicate with stream faculty members, undergraduate peer mentors, students, and institutional colleagues.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and timelines.
</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively while working autonomously and collaboratively.
</p></li><li><p>Flexibility to grow, adapt, and change as FIRE develops at UMD.<br>
</p></li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li><p>Ph.D. (title: Assistant Clinical Professor) or Master's (title: Lecturer) degree.
</p></li><li><p>Active Research interests and goals.<br>
</p></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li><p>Research leadership experience.
</p></li><li><p>Experience working on funded research projects.
</p></li><li><p>Prior supervisory experience of undergraduate researchers.
</p></li><li><p>Record of success in presenting research at conferences and/or publishing research in peer-reviewed journals.
</p></li><li><p>At least one year of experience in teaching undergraduate students (either as the instructor of record or as a teaching assistant).
</p></li><li><p>At least one year of research team experience with substantial project management experience and organizational skills.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Visa Sponsorship Information
</b></p><ul><li><p>OUR will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
</p></li><li><p>F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Application Materials
</b></p><ul><li><p>Cover Letter
</p></li><li><p>CV
</p></li><li><p>List of Three References
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Best Consideration Date: </b><b>May 11, 2026<br>
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</p><p><b>Posting Close Date: N/A<br>
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Open Until Filled: Yes<br>
</b></p></div><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Financial Disclosure Required
</b></h1>No
<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .
</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Department
</b></h1>SVPAAP-Office of Undergraduate Research
<p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Worker Sub-Type
</b></h1>Faculty Regular
<p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Salary Range
</b></h1>$55,000 - $85,000 commensurate with experience and discipline
<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits Summary
</b></h1></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link .
</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Background Checks
</b></h1><p></p><p>Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
</p><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Employment Eligibility
</b></h1><p></p><p>The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
</p><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EEO Statement
</b></h1><p></p><p>The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University&rsquo;s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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