diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_student.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_student.dm
index a06994eba4..fb138ca0e6 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_student.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_student.dm
@@ -43,7 +43,6 @@
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/rnd/scientist
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sneakers/white
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/toggle/labcoat/science
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/book/manual/science_SOP)
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/science
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/tox