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Find Research Associate opportunities that put your analytical, scientific, and investigative skills to work. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including openings across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, finance, and other research-driven industries. Browse roles and identify opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.

What Does a Research Associate Do?

Research Associates support research programs by gathering and analyzing information, conducting experiments or evaluations, documenting findings, and sharing results with colleagues and stakeholders. Responsibilities vary by field: laboratory-based roles may involve preparing samples and maintaining protocols, while market or financial research roles may focus on data analysis, industry trends, and written reports.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Depending on the position, qualifications may include a relevant bachelor’s or advanced degree, experience with research methods or laboratory techniques, and proficiency with specialized software, statistical tools, or regulatory practices.

Research Associate Career Opportunities

Research Associates work in settings such as universities, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, hospitals, investment firms, and public or private research organizations. With experience, professionals may move into senior research, project management, scientific communications, data analysis, or other specialized roles. Explore Ladders listings to find Research Associate jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more.

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$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading probabilistic risk assessments for human spaceflight programs. Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate crew risks and support FAA licensing, ensuring safety and r...

Centennial, CORemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Transform biological imaging with your expertise in AI and microscopy. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to define expert reasoning, curate datasets, and build analysis pipelines that set the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$189K - $246K *

Lead clinical pharmacology strategies, integrating PK/PD assessments across development phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide decision-making and regulatory submissions, ensuring al...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the Sponsored Programs division to enhance funding levels and proposal output. Oversee financial management, develop policies, and ensure compliance while fostering collabo...

Miami, FLRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading a remote team in managing healthcare operations and compliance for a Federal IDRE program. Drive performance, enhance quality, and ensure regulatory adherence while fost...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $93K *

Unlock potential by leading prospect research and development efforts to enhance fundraising strategies. Collaborate across teams to optimize pipelines, improve data practices, and drive revenue growt...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Manage clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance and performance across protocols. Oversee submissions, budgets, and team coordination while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders...

Quebec, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive analytical solutions by leading projects, applying advanced data analysis, and collaborating with clients to deliver actionable insights across energy initiatives including efficiency and sustai...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, ensuring successful execution and delivery while mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders to achi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's advancing immunological disease research by designing and implementing bioinformatics workflows. Utilize your expertise in NGS and multi-omics data analysis to uncover therapeutic t...

Ridgefield, CTRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the management of systems operations, ensuring secure data exchange and effective integration across applications. Collaborate with clinical staff to enhance workflow and resolve technic...

Miami, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $170K *

Drive business growth by engaging clients and leading environmental consulting projects. Leverage expertise in analytical chemistry and project management to deliver high-quality solutions while maint...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $150K *

Play a key role in leveraging extensive datasets to uncover insights that enhance healthcare solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy, analysis, and impactful recommen...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Champion the execution of a comprehensive medical affairs plan for renal cancer theranostics, driving cross-functional alignment and strategic initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and advance clini...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client experiences through exceptional facility management. Oversee multiple locations, collaborate on strategic initiatives, and ensure a welcoming atmospher...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in environmental policy analysis and compliance, ensuring adherence to NEPA and other regulations. Collaborate with agencies, conduct research, and draft reports to support sustainable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $220K *

Unlock potential by driving new business in the Data Privacy sector, utilizing consultative sales techniques to meet client needs and exceed revenue goals while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $188K *

Lead the charge in clinical data programming by designing, building, and maintaining data collection systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure data integrity and support clinical development through a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing expert support and training for Nuclear Medicine and PET customers, enhancing satisfaction and service quality for CardioGen-82 users through education, troubleshooting...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion statistical programming excellence in oncology clinical trials. Lead programming activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables from study start-up...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $185K *

Join a team that's shaping strategic direction and driving growth across multi-account projects in medical affairs. In this senior leadership role, you'll enhance client relationships, develop teams...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower decision-making by utilizing data-driven insights to enhance operations, supporting growth through statistical modeling and AI techniques while maintaining compliance in a complex regulatory e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $92K *

Join a dynamic team as a Medical Writer, where you'll interpret complex clinical protocols and create essential documentation for clinical studies, ensuring high-quality standards and regulatory compl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage in early-stage drug discovery by triaging research requests, managing CRO partnerships, and ensuring seamless execution of outsourced projects. Leverage scientific expertise and Mandarin fluenc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $155K *

Transform healthcare by driving the adoption of MRD testing services. Collaborate with clinicians and key stakeholders to expand business opportunities and enhance patient outcomes in oncology diagnos...

California, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Research Associate do?question toggle

    A Research Associate supports research projects by collecting and analyzing data, conducting experiments or assessments, documenting methods and results, and communicating findings. Specific duties depend on the industry and type of research.

  • What qualifications are common for Research Associate jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for a relevant degree, research or industry experience, analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication. Technical roles may require specialized laboratory, statistical, or software skills.

  • Where do Research Associates work?question toggle

    Research Associates work in a range of organizations, including biotech and pharmaceutical companies, universities, hospitals, financial firms, and public or private research organizations.

  • How can I find high-paying Research Associate jobs?question toggle

    Browse Research Associate listings on Ladders, where vetted professional jobs pay $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements and industries to find opportunities suited to your experience.