Research Assistant

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We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference. Position Title Research Assistant Position Control Number S04500 Type of Position Staff Position Status Part-time Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA Position Location California Department 1504-Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Sci Job Summary Developing and applying molecular simulation and machine-learning approaches to facilitate biomedical research and drug discovery. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desirable skills include a good understanding of molecular structures and force field methods, molecular dynamics simulations, basic programming skills, solid doctoral publication record, good verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment with collaborators from different disciplines. Prior experience with machine learning or Python programming is required. Carry out experiments as directed by the Principal Investigator. Organize the data collected in spreadsheet, and graph them using various software. Other duties as assigned from time to time by the PI. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. Required Qualifications Education: B.Sc. in Computational Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Computer Science, and related fields. Preferred Qualifications Key Responsibilities Develop and conduct molecular dynamics simulation, AI-guided virtual screening. Conduct data curation and data analysis. Prepare manuscripts and conference presentations under the supervision of Dr. Lyna Luo. Other job duties as assigned. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Work hours are determined by the research needs of the laboratory. Typically, M-F 28 hours a week. Benefits We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum Minimum $30.00 Hourly Maximum Maximum $30.00 Hourly Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35-45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Describe Work Environment Duties are routinely performed in a typical laboratory setting. While performing duties in this setting the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), and risk of electric shock. The employee is regularly exposed to wet humid conditions (non-weather), moving mechanical parts, and high precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat (non-weather), and risk of radiation. The noise level in this setting may be loud due to the noise of ventilation system and hydraulic body hoist. Posting Information Posting Number S01824 Posting Date 09/03/2026 Close Date 09/03/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Conditions of Employment - Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. Pay Transparency Act Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, 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 Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications. 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