Top Research Associate Jobs

Develop quantitative analytics, pricing, risk, P&L, and lifecycle models for exotic equity derivatives. Build derivative product frameworks using C++ and Python, apply machine learning and dependency-graph programming, validate models, document methodologies, monitor model risk, and support traders through risk analysis, scenario testing, and explanations of model behavior.

Conduct experimental particle physics research with the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. Responsibilities include physics analysis, detector performance studies, experiment operations, detector upgrades, scientific programming, software development, and data analysis. The associate will collaborate on silicon detectors, Trigger/DAQ systems, high-performance computing, and machine learning projects in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Support analytical development for adoptive cell therapy projects by performing immunological and biochemical assays (ELISA, MSD, flow cytometry), cell culture, mycoplasma/endotoxin testing, data analysis and documentation, maintain lab operations and compliance, and assist cross-functional projects.

Perform site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits; ensure protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety; collaborate with site investigators; review data and resolve queries; contribute to study documentation and clinical study reports.

Associate Consultant supporting enterprise strategy and internal consulting projects for senior executives. Responsibilities include strategic research, data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, business solution design, executive communication, stakeholder influence, AI-assisted research and synthesis, and team initiatives such as recruiting and talent development. Projects address strategy development, growth, organizational design, innovation, and business transformation.

Conduct equity research on exploration and production companies, analyzing industry trends, investment opportunities, risks, and rewards. Develop investment theses and recommendations while preparing financial models, forecasts, cash flow analyses, balance sheet reviews, and quarterly projections. Monitor investments, create client-ready reports, communicate findings, and build sector expertise under the guidance of a senior equity analyst. The role also requires ongoing professional development and potential completion of FINRA securities examinations.

Oversee end-to-end execution of oncology observational and non-interventional studies, serving as the primary contact for study sites and investigators. Manage site startup, monitoring, compliance, protocol deviations, data quality, biospecimen tracking, chain of custody, and data-sample concordance. Coordinate clinical, laboratory, research, bioinformatics, medical, and data management teams; support IRB and regulatory activities; monitor milestones and risks; maintain study documentation; and drive process improvements across precision oncology evidence-generation programs.

Conduct equity research on Internet and digital media companies, analyzing industry trends, financial statements, investment risks, and potential rewards. Develop financial models, forecasts, cash flow analyses, balance sheet projections, investment theses, and research reports. Monitor investments, evaluate emerging developments, and contribute to buy, hold, or sell recommendations under senior analyst guidance. Communicate findings to internal and external clients while continuing professional development and pursuing relevant FINRA accreditations.

Conducts foundational neuroscience research on epilepsy, including experimental design, molecular and cellular laboratory work, animal handling, data analysis, literature review, manuscript and grant support, and coordination of laboratory staff and trainees. Maintains research equipment, develops methodologies, establishes research standards, and contributes to publications, presentations, and project reports.

Manages clinical research studies involving site monitoring, human subject protection, GCP and regulatory compliance. Coordinates site qualification, initiation, interim and close-out visits; oversees study documentation, metrics, training, audits, budgets, safety activities and regulatory submissions. Supports protocol development, data management, core laboratory operations, literature reviews and trial registration. Mentors CRAs and communicates study performance, risks and progress to investigators, clients and internal teams.

Leads the Computational Policy Lab’s research strategy, portfolio development, funding, partnerships, and operations. Advises on experimental and mixed-methods research design, including RCTs, contributes to academic and policy publications, and ensures methodological, ethical, data, and AI governance standards. Supervises staff and fellows, manages IRB protocols, budgets, grants, vendors, IT, and research computing, while representing the lab with academic, government, and policy stakeholders.

Oversees clinical monitoring activities and CRA performance to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulations, and company SOPs. Manages CRA resource allocation, quality indicators, site relationships, audits, inspections, risk resolution, and milestone delivery. Leads recruitment, onboarding, task assignment, performance evaluations, mentoring, and professional development for the CRA team. Supports monitoring competency assessments and cross-functional collaboration across clinical trials.

Conduct life sciences tools industry and company research for credit investors. Analyze earnings, regulatory filings, news, and company performance; maintain quantitative and valuation models; write research notes and sector analyses; support investor meetings and consultant calls; respond to client inquiries; and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and firm policies.

Lead integrated clinical development for myositis/immunology and autoimmune programs, designing and executing scientifically rigorous, commercially viable trials. Oversee study protocol, feasibility, timelines, CRO/vendor selection, regulatory submissions, cross-functional coordination, team leadership and mentoring, and ensure compliance and delivery across global development lifecycle.

Design and execute high-throughput molecular biology and microbial engineering experiments, develop and optimize DNA assembly, library construction, and screening workflows, analyze experimental data, and collaborate with computational researchers to create datasets for AI model training. The role also owns research projects, establishes laboratory infrastructure and quality systems, maintains equipment and reagents, troubleshoots experiments, documents methods, and contributes to open science initiatives.

Conducts ARC-funded research on hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality, groundwater systems, and ecosystem sustainability. Responsibilities include numerical modelling, fieldwork, data analysis, sand tank experimentation, scientific programming, collaboration with research partners, and preparing reports, publications, and presentations. The role investigates surface water-groundwater interactions, nutrient discharge, climate and land-use impacts, river regulation, and groundwater extraction across Australian environments.

Lead and execute mixed-method healthcare research: design and program surveys, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, synthesize insights into executive reports and presentations, and deliver actionable recommendations to pharmaceutical and medtech clients.

Conduct clinical sample testing under GCLP guidelines using high-parameter and spectral flow cytometry. Perform PBMC isolation, cryopreservation, immunophenotyping, ex vivo stimulation, intracellular cytokine staining, assay development, validation, data analysis, and presentation. Support clinical programs across therapeutic areas, maintain rigorous documentation, improve laboratory workflows, and collaborate with scientists to generate high-quality data for clinical trial decisions. This is a full-time, site-based role with occasional overtime or weekend work.

Leads lymphoproliferative disorder studies, coordinating milestones, troubleshooting, and collaboration with physician leads, research teams, and sponsors. Establishes an IRB-approved patient registry, supports data entry, develops research concepts into protocols, co-authors manuscripts, prepares abstracts and presentations, participates in tumor boards and research meetings, and creates community outreach to promote clinical trial awareness.

Conduct small laboratory animal in vivo studies, including animal monitoring, handling, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, dissection, and sample processing. Work with infectious or biohazardous materials while maintaining safe and ethical laboratory practices. Organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data; maintain documentation, inventory, and laboratory operations. The role requires collaboration, independent work, and occasional weekend or off-hours coverage.

Conduct lab-scale process R&D for enzymatic ligation and downstream processing of complex oligonucleotides. Develop, optimize, separate, purify, analyze, and quantify process components for technology transfer to large-scale production. Execute experiments, document results in compliance with SOPs and cGMP, and collaborate with cross-functional research and development teams.

Conducts remote and onsite clinical trial monitoring visits, including site qualification, initiation, interim, and close-out activities. Ensures protocol, ICH GCP, regulatory, and SOP compliance; verifies source data, manages investigational product accountability, reviews regulatory documentation, and supports adverse event reconciliation. The role addresses site issues, recruitment, training, audits, budgets, CTMS activities, and sponsor communication while mentoring CRAs and coordinating with cross-functional clinical teams.

Supports clinical trial start-up, execution, maintenance, and closeout activities. Responsibilities include managing CTMS and eTMF documentation, tracking investigational products, enrollment, samples, queries, budgets, and invoices, coordinating site activation and regulatory submissions, conducting TMF quality control, supporting CRAs and vendors, and maintaining inspection readiness and compliance with protocols, SOPs, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulations.

Conducts remote and onsite clinical trial monitoring visits, ensuring protocol, ICH GCP, FDA, regulatory, and sponsor SOP compliance. Reviews source documents, CRF data, regulatory binders, and trial files; manages investigational product accountability, adverse event reconciliation, site issues, recruitment, and audit preparation. Supports monitoring plans, budgets, training, CTMS activities, sponsor communication, and CRA mentoring while coordinating with cross-functional clinical teams.

Conducts remote and onsite clinical trial monitoring visits, including qualification, initiation, interim, and close-out visits. Ensures protocol, ICH GCP, FDA, regulatory, and SOP compliance; verifies source data and investigational product accountability; reviews regulatory documents; manages site issues, adverse event reconciliation, recruitment, and audit preparation. Supports monitoring plans, budgets, training, CTMS maintenance, CRA mentoring, sponsor communication, and cross-functional issue resolution.