Research Associate I
Company: Veterans Medical Research Foundation of Sd
Role summary
Research Associate I is a role at Veterans Medical Research Foundation of Sd in San Diego, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-20. Salary: USD 20–21 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Research Associate I
- Company
- Veterans Medical Research Foundation of Sd
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 20–21 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-20
If you are looking to kickstart a career in medical research, this is a fantastic way to gain hands-on experience in a supportive clinical environment. It offers a stable entry-level opportunity with a consistent hourly rate and is perfect for someone detail-oriented who wants to make a real difference in the lives of veterans.
Job description
Description
Position Title: Research Associate
Position posting date: 08/20/26
Position start date: ASAP or until filled
Salary/Range: Dependent on Experience (DOE)
Status: Casual/Intermittent (approximately 19 hours/wk.), not benefits eligible
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, variable hours between 8:00am to 4:30pm
Service/Division: Research - Psychiatry
Job Code: AB 1409
Salary: $20.00- $21.00 per hour
Summary:
Research Associate activities include participant recruitment and screening, referral for brain imaging, and brain image collection and analysis. Administrative work will also be part of the position.
Duties and responsibilities:
· Recruits research participants through established methods.
· Assists in screening participant for brain imaging and referral to UCSD for brain imaging.
· Assists in brain imaging procedure and data analysis.
· Works with typical computer programs, such as Word, Excel, and Adobe.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field from an accredited college or university AND at least 6 months of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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