Research Assistant
Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
At a Glance
Research Assistant earns an average of $25,450/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1.8–2 years. Top skills: Research, Microsoft Excel, Data Collection.
$25,450/yr
Bachelor's degree
1.8–2 years
14
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Biological Technicians
Median Wage
$52,000/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.5%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (9)
Data Collection
Data Entry
Data Analysis
Data Management
Administrative Support
Clinical Research
Laboratory Procedures
Transcribing
Common Skills (21)
Research
Detail Oriented
Organizational Skills
Microsoft Office
Communication
Filing
Multitasking
Scheduling
Interpersonal Communications
Prioritization
Planning
Editing
Computer Literacy
Decision Making
Confidentiality
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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