Lab research assistant, maybe Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Lab research assistant, maybe last seen in Wall Street Journal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is POSTDOC.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% POSTDOC Lab research assistant, maybe (7) Wall Street Journal Nov 15, 2025
7% IGOR Lab assistant of classic horror (4) Wall Street Journal Dec 30, 2025
7% VETTECHS Lab test assistants? (8) Universal Nov 8, 2025
6% AID Assist (3) Newsday Jan 5, 2026
6% GRANTS Research aids (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 5, 2026
6% HELPS Assists (5) Commuter Jan 3, 2026
6% AIDE Assistant (4) USA Today Jan 1, 2026
6% BEAKER Lab glassware (6) USA Today Jan 1, 2026
6% ACIDS Lab liquids (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 26, 2025
6% HELP Assist with the Christmas dinner, maybe (4) The Telegraph Mini Dec 25, 2025

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A "Lab research assistant, maybe" is a POSTDOC. After earning a PhD, researchers often do postdoctoral research (postdoc) to gain more experience before pursuing a permanent academic position. This clue hints at a researcher's role after their doctoral studies.