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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 *

Empower the Earth Systems Institute by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight during its launch phase. Drive research initiatives, manage partnerships, and ensure effective execution...

Today

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

$77K - $84K *

Oversee complex operational and data-centric projects, partnering with leadership to enhance processes and reporting. Manage staff and support special admissions populations, ensuring efficiency and c...

3 days ago

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

$76K - $85K *

Shape the future of academic HR by guiding leaders through complex personnel policies, managing high-volume employment actions, and providing strategic consultation to enhance departmental operations...

1 week ago

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

$76K - $85K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic HR partner, guiding academic leaders through complex personnel processes while managing high-volume employment actions and fostering effective communication...

1 week ago

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

$66K - $148K *

Lead the development and management of reference standards, ensuring compliance and technical integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality materials for pharmaceutical ap...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $126K *

Unlock potential by joining our team to automate and scale protein production workflows, leveraging your expertise in protein expression and purification to drive innovation in drug discovery and pati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $165K *

Champion clinical data management excellence by leading project teams, ensuring compliance, and driving quality deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes and enhance data int...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $165K *

Lead clinical data management efforts by overseeing project timelines, ensuring quality deliverables, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. Drive data integrity and compliance while mento...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate investment strategy by leading manager selection and due diligence for alternative assets, ensuring optimal portfolio construction and client engagement in a dynamic global setting...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead clinical trial monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance and quality outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to coordinate study activities, maintain documentation, and enhance patient safety while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Manage clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Lead monitoring tasks, support site staff, and collaborate with teams to enhance trial execution and data integrit...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical trials and ensuring compliance with protocols, regulations, and best practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient care and accelerate drug development in a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate clinical research by monitoring trials, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient safety. Collaborate with teams to drive drug development and improve healthcare outcomes through rigorous ove...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage in impactful clinical research as you monitor trials, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the advancement of...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $135K *

Lead the charge in clinical research by monitoring trials, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations, and driving project success through effective oversight and collaboration with investigat...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Lead the design and analysis of clinical trials, ensuring data integrity and patient safety. Collaborate with investigators to facilitate study conduct and contribute to documentation preparation, dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $138K *

Drive clinical trial excellence by overseeing monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance data integrity and site per...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform clinical trial monitoring by ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and site performance while providing...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $152K *

Drive innovative research administration by managing proposals and awards, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with faculty. Support a diverse portfolio while enhancing investigator-led re...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$255K - $402K *

Lead and innovate within a Translational Clinical Biomarker team, overseeing strategy and execution for oncology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive biomarker research from pre...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful clinical education to healthcare providers and patients. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance understanding of disease states and treatment journeys, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Engage with healthcare providers and patients to deliver impactful clinical education. Drive strategies for disease and product understanding, ensuring effective treatment journeys and adherence acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing health research by managing projects, ensuring timely deliverables, and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to improve health outcomes for all...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful healthcare decisions by leveraging real-world data expertise. Collaborate with clients to evaluate and analyze RWD for regulatory assessments, ensuring high-quality evidence generation...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $300K *

Shape the future of execution research by optimizing trading strategies and enhancing market impact models. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation in algorithmic trading across global markets, i...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.