Research Assistant (Mandarin Bilingual) - Oakland

Score 81 / 100 · Clinical / behavioral research

Lane fit

5 / 10 (worth 30)

Level

right level (worth 15)

Timing

fits spring/summer/post-grad 2027 (worth 15)

Pay

paid

Location

SF Bay

Employer

3 / 5 · full-time signal 2 / 3

Why

This is a paid entry-level clinical trial research assistant role in the Bay Area (Oakland) in neurology and psychiatry, which matches her clinical research lane and offers a likely full-time path. However, the title requires Mandarin bilingual ability, and she has no Mandarin or Cantonese, which is likely a hard requirement. She also has no clinical or lab research assistant experience, and the full-time role would likely need to start before her May 2027 graduation. Timing only works if the employer holds the role or it is rolling, which is uncertain. Fit is weak unless the language requirement is flexible.

Watch out for

• Mandarin bilingual appears required; she speaks neither Mandarin nor Cantonese
• Posting description is truncated; day-to-day duties and requirements unclear
• Likely expects clinical research or patient-facing experience, which she lacks
• Full-time role posted 2026-09-05; may not hold start until after May 2027 graduation
• Aggregator salary estimate, not confirmed by employer

Resume angles

• Research Methods coursework and literature review in Writing in Psychology (false confessions and psychopathology)
• Accurate documentation and daily Excel tracking at Kiddleton, plus reports to headquarters
• Confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information, plus Psi Chi membership and Psychopathology coursework