diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Science/research_assistant.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Science/research_assistant.yml
index a360313d9e..b50c61ebdb 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Science/research_assistant.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Science/research_assistant.yml
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 - type: startingGear
   id: ResearchAssistantGear
   equipment:
-    back: ClothingBackpackScienceFilled
     shoes: ClothingShoesColorWhite
     id: ResearchAssistantPDA
     ears: ClothingHeadsetScience