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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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$84K - $109K *

Lead the management and operations of research programs, ensuring timely execution of deliverables and compliance with budgets. Collaborate with stakeholders to support research priorities and oversee...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your research career by leading innovative projects and mentoring teams. Collaborate with experts to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to groundbreaking publications...

2 weeks ago

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

$79K - $117K *

Help us drive impactful qualitative research and policy translation across diverse health domains, enhancing community engagement and health equity while leading rigorous analysis and methodological s...

Today

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

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships and supporting the US Sales Team. You'll manage client inquiries, maintain CRM records, and coordinate strategic initiatives to drive eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $110K *

Elevate your career by supporting business growth through RFPs and client interactions. Collaborate with teams to create impactful communications and enhance client services while leveraging your fina...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $90K *

Engage in impactful project management by overseeing financial aspects, supporting proposal development, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success and contribute...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior leader in programmatic media, driving client growth and operational excellence while mentoring professionals. Shape audience strategies and optimize campaigns to exceed...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$151K - $196K *

Elevate your career by combining quantitative analysis with financial writing. This hybrid role requires strong analytical skills to generate insights from private asset data and communicate findings...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $115K *

Reimagine the future of education by partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic decisions and implement best practices. Leverage your expertise to foster impactful relationships, facilitate tra...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$84K - $109K *

Elevate your career by conducting groundbreaking research on small Solar System bodies and planetary defense. Collaborate with leading scientists to enhance observational methods and contribute to vit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Partner with us to manage complex conflict-of-interest reviews and compliance activities. As a Senior Analyst, you'll provide expert guidance, mentor junior staff, and represent the institution in ext...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $125K *

Drive impactful research initiatives by managing multiple large-scale projects, overseeing program operations, and fostering collaboration among diverse teams to enhance emergency medicine outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $125K *

Oversee comprehensive program management for multiple large-scale research projects, ensuring effective coordination, budget management, and operational support while fostering collaboration among div...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage and support impactful environmental research projects, collaborating with government agencies and a skilled team to drive data analysis and strategic initiatives that...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving insights in global commodities and freight markets. As a Junior Trade Analyst, you'll support trading and chartering activities, enhancing decision-making through data analy...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex research activities, ensuring compliance and financial oversight while supervising a dedicated team to drive impactful Phase 1 oncology studies and deliverables...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Join us to lead the operational management of the Employee Co-Invest Program, enhancing investor experiences through strategic initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of investor operations by leading strategic initiatives, managing co-invest funds, and enhancing the investor experience through collaboration and innovation across teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $240K *

Empower clinical development by leading scientific strategy for BHB-1893, driving protocol design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful Phase 3 execution and regulato...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $240K *

Lead scientific strategy for clinical development of BHB-1893, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. Drive protocol design, data analysis, and e...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $115K *

Drive your career with impactful research in enzyme regulation and metabolism. Lead projects, mentor staff, and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in structural biology and biochemistry, enhanci...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $115K *

Partner with us to tackle complex damages and analytics challenges, leveraging your quantitative skills to deliver tailored solutions for high-stakes legal and regulatory matters while collaborating w...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $93K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Protein Sciences team to drive protein discovery and engineering. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment, utilizing molecular biology and microbiology techniques...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $118K *

Advance therapeutic innovations by designing and executing experiments to enhance RNA editing molecules, contributing to drug candidate characterization and collaboration efforts in a dynamic research...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Optimize administrative operations by providing comprehensive support to leadership and teams, managing tasks, documentation, and communications for effective program execution in a dynamic defense en...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.