Research Assistant, Neurobiology Research

Position Summary

The candidate will be working under the supervision of the principal investigator to assist with administrative functions of our study on circadian rhythms and bipolar disorder (BP) in mouse models and people with BD. Principle functions include coordinating meetings and communication among the broader team, taking meeting notes, assisting with organization of documents, ensuring open science policies are adhered to, and communications with the foundation funding the study.

The incumbent will also ensure that the lab is running efficiently on a daily basis (e.g., maintaining supplies, ordering supplies and equipment service), and coordinating lab meetings and group discussions.

The First Review Date for this job is June 5, 2026. For full consideration, please apply by the first review date.

• Assist with administrative functions of the project team, including coordinating meetings and communication with the broader team, correspondence with the funding foundation, taking notes during meetings, and providing a synthesis of discussion to the team, assisting with preparation of documents required for reporting to the foundation, and ensuring foundation reporting is timely.
• Maintain team communication through emails and organize documents in a cloud server provided by team members.
• Monitor and maintain lab inventory, and lab orders, maintain administrative functions of the lab to ensure daily functioning.
• Assist with lab biological use authorization, SOPs, record keeping, compliance, and related tasks.
• Assist in onboarding of undergraduate research assistants by ensuring completion of online and in-person training.
• Maintain safety records and ensure proper waste disposal, coordinate safety training of lab personnel, manage key access, keep records of lab inventory.

• Ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
• Must be highly organized, responsible, punctual, and have the ability to pay careful attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with common office software and shared document platforms.
• Ability to learn and follow research compliance, laboratory safety, and administrative procedures.
• High school diploma and/or equivalent education/training.

• Experience with organizational or statistical software or coding.
• Expertise in Redcap or related data collection software.
• Experience with IRB protocols and reporting.
• Previous experience in project organization or clinical trial coordination.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $27.10 (Step
1) - $38.57 (Step 17). This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for full UC benefits.

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct;

have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct…