Current Research Opportunities
Find available research and internship opportunities listed below! This page is updated weekly, every Monday.
Research opportunities are also featured in our weekly Global Disease Biology Newsletter, Instagram (@globaldiseasebiology), and Facebook (facebook.com/UCD.GDB). Another great resource for students interested in research and internship opportunities is the Undergraduate Research Center and Career Center.
Human Health Opportunities
- Optometric Assistant | Torrance Optometry | Torrance, CA | Exp: 6/6/2026
- Recovery Coach | Entry-Level Mental Health Aide- Santa Rosa, Ca | Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. | Exp: 6/12/2026
- Behavior Interventionist: Entry Level | Intervention Center for Autism Needs| Multiple Locations | Exp: 6/17/2026
- Baby Imaging Specialist - Sacramento | Cranial Technologies, Inc. | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 6/19/2026
- Medical Assistant | Helmus Optometry | Davis, CA | Exp: 6/28/2026
- Student Intern- Surgical Research Facility | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine | Davis, CA | Exp 11/28/26
- Junior Specialist-Bers Lab | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine - Expires 12/31/2026
- Junior Specialist in Navedo Lab 2026 | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine - Expires 12/31/2026
Public Health Opportunities
- CDPH Volunteer Internship Program- Ongoing Application
- Seasonal Vector Control Assistant | Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District | Cotati, CA | Exp: 6/19/2026
- JC-519192 - Research Laboratory Scientist | California Department of Public Health | Richmond, CA | Exp: 6/25/2026
Biochemistry/Microbiology Opportunities
- STDT2 Lab Assistant- McNally Lab | UC Davis, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology | Davis, CA | Exp: 6/1/2026
- Summer Internship | Applied StemCell, Inc. | Milpitas, CA | Exp: 6/7/2026
- Laboratory Support (Seattle, WA) | IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group | Exp. 6/13/2026
- Protein Engineering Intern | AINovo Biotech | Woodland, CA | Exp 6/13/2026
- Research Technician | The Yu Lab - Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard | Cambridge, MA | Exp: 6/14/2026
- Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry Research Intern | UC Davis Department of Neurology and Department of Neurological Surgery | Davis, CA | Exp: 6/17/2026
- Lab Technician | Novogene Co., LTD | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 6/18/2026
- Genotyping Laboratory Technician | CSP Labs | Pleasant Grove, CA | Exp: 6/25/2026
Environmental Health Opportunities
- Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) | USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | Meeteetse, WY | Exp: 6/3/2026
Plant & Agriculture Opportunities
- Student Lab Technician STDT 3 | UC Davis Distributed Shared Service Center (DiSSC) | Davis, CA | Davis, CA | Exp: 6/25/2026
- Plant Quality Technician | Niagara Bottling - No Expiry
- Tomato & Olive Field Operations Intern | Stanislaus Food Products | Modesto, CA | Exp: Untill Filled | Exp: 6/11/2026
Animal & Insect Opportunities
- STDT2 Necropsy Cleaner-Tissue Handler (VHO3800) | UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital |
- Veterinary Doctor's Assistant - Emergency | ACCESS Los Angeles | Culver City, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Veterinary Assistant | Mission Animal Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Veterinary Assistant | Bruceville Pet Hospital | Elk Grove, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Full-Time Veterinary Assistant | PetVet Care Centers' Animal Clinic of Benicia | Benicia, CA | Exp: Open until fillled
- Veterinary Assistant | The Country Vet | Novato, CA | Exp: Open until filled
Ongoing Applications
- UC Davis Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Ecology & Environmental Sciences | Several Departments | Ongoing Recruitment, Refreshed Frequently
- Clara's House Volunteer Program- Ongoing Application
- Volunteer at Mercy General Hospital- Ongoing Application
- Junior Specialist – McCormick Lab | University of California, San Francisco - No Expiry
- MLT/Hematology | Q2 Solutions - No Expiry
*Last updated: June 1st, 2026*