Project Assistant II, MESA Summer Research Program

Project Assistant II, MESA Summer Research Program 

Salary: $17.90 Hourly

Location: Yucaipa, CA

Job Type: 

Department: STEM-MESA

Job Number: 011512024

Closing: Continuous

Job Description

San Bernardino Community College District accepts applications for an hourly professional expert position for our San Bernardino Valley College on a continuous basis. However, this does not imply the department is actively recruiting for this position. If there is interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department managers. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year.

Should the department be interested in interviewing you, you will be contacted by the department with the information provided in your application.

This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Job Description: 

Under the regular supervision of a faculty or manager conducting the research project, the Student Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the faculty or manager in a variety of non-administrative tasks which may include preparing resources, equipment, materials for the research, documenting results, etc. in support of the research activities.

Summary Description: 

The Principal Investigator (supervising faculty/manager) determines the research goals to assist in the preparation and achievement of the research project, which may include the following duties specific to the research objectives:

• Assist with research and collecting data through complex techniques and procedures, library research, or other project specific methodology.

• Assist with the interpretation, synthesis, and analysis of data.

• Assist with scheduling, organizing, and reporting on status of research activities.

• Aid in planning and modifying research techniques, procedures, tests, equipment, or software management.

• Assist with writing and editing materials for publication and/or presentation.

• Meet with faculty and/or manager on a regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding the quality of the assistant's performance.

• Participate in weekly professional development workshops.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work independently, accurately, and to problem solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the research.

• Ability to learn new software and research techniques as needed.

• Demonstrate knowledge and oral/written communication skills to discuss and document research progress.

• Ability to apply sound research techniques, methodology, and logical critical analysis.

• Strong organization and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in the Spring 2026 semester.

• Must be enrolled in the MESA program at time of application and for the duration of the research project.

• Must have declared a STEM major (biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, physics) and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA

• Must complete a TB test at time of employment.

• General flexible hours not to exceed 20 hours per week.

• Main Locations: Crafton Hills College, Cal State University San Bernardino, and University of California Riverside.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Employment Requirements

The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements:

• Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.

• Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement)

• Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment

• Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's https://sbccd.edu/about-sbccd/board-of-trustees/policies-and-procedures/index.php.

Employment Requirements:

Please contact Krysten Audibert mailto:kaudibert@sbcced.edu or (909)389-3611 once you have applied.

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6893394

The San Bernardino Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled. 

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