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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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$70K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing oncology research by managing complex grants and contracts. Provide expert support throughout the award lifecycle, ensuring compliance and operational excelle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Inspire scientific excellence by leading complex assay development and validation. As a key technical expert, you'll guide teams, resolve challenges, and ensure high-quality outcomes while influencing...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee clinical research activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving site performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance patient safety and dat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $109K *

Elevate clinical research initiatives by leading teams, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Drive ethical practices and collaboration while managing budgets and protocols to sup...

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

$203K - $275K *

Lead quantitative research initiatives to enhance buyer experiences through rigorous survey design, statistical analysis, and collaboration across teams, driving impactful product decisions and foster...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$203K - $275K *

Join a team that's redefining user experience through quantitative research. Lead impactful studies, collaborate across departments, and translate data into actionable insights that enhance buyer and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Transform scientific decision-making by developing advanced learning methods that leverage historical assay data for improved experimental recommendations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$270K - $300K *

Elevate patient care by delivering exceptional clinical services and mentoring junior colleagues. Engage in quality improvement initiatives while maintaining high patient satisfaction and productivity...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by enhancing and operating systems for quantitative investment strategies, ensuring seamless portfolio management and risk analysis while collaborating with a dynamic investment team...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $148K *

Unlock potential by leading biostatistical analysis for health outcomes projects. Mentor research staff, collaborate on study protocols, and present findings to clients while driving process improveme...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $89K *

Transform the future of gene and cell therapies by supporting preclinical and clinical manufacturing processes. Join a dynamic team to enhance process robustness and drive innovation in a collaborativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical trials by coordinating all phases, supporting study teams, and ensuring data quality. Your expertise will enhance subject recruitment and streamline...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $250K *

Build innovative quantitative models and indices for a dynamic exchange, owning end-to-end solutions while collaborating with engineering, product, and trading teams to address unique market challenge...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $106K *

Shape the future of biomedical research by developing innovative single-cell and spatial omics platforms. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to accelerate target discovery and contribute to impactfu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of clinical research by leading diverse study portfolios, ensuring compliance, and optimizing operational strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance research efficiency and mentor...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality clinical and regulatory documents, providing scientific expertise, and mentoring junior staff to ensure timely and compliant project delivery while supportin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development of innovative Physical AI applications, leveraging machine learning and reinforcement learning while generating synthetic data for cutting-edge experiments. Collaborate on imp...

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

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building and delivering data products that empower leadership and client engagements. This hands-on role requires strategic oversight and collaboration to ensure high-quality analyt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving product development and project execution. In this role, you'll manage lower-complexity projects, support larger initiatives, and coordinate cross-functional activities to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining SaaS sales in the academic sector. Leverage your expertise to innovate AI-driven solutions, build relationships, and drive growth. Collaborate across teams to enhance cli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $350K *

Unlock potential by designing experiments to enhance RL algorithms and efficiency. Collaborate on scaling training compute and develop adaptive methods for improved performance in complex scientific t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to support early phase oncology trials, ensuring compliance and patient safety. Collaborate with research staff, manage multiple protocols, and enhance patient experiences while ad...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advancing applied AI for cybersecurity, driving innovative research from lab to real-world application and enhancing the security of critical infrastructure through trustworthy AI s...

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and execution of imaging strategies for clinical trials, ensuring compliance and innovation in dosimetry methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $145K *

Join us to lead transformative consulting projects in research security and compliance, collaborating with university and healthcare leaders to enhance governance and drive effective administration pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business 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.