Top Research Associate Jobs

Partner with a senior analyst to perform company and industry research, build financial models and valuations, write reports with investment recommendations, engage with management and investors, attend conferences and roadshows, and market the team's research internally and to institutional clients.

Lead lab and field research on ocean sensing, whale detection systems, DMS trace-gas campaigns, and biologging instrument development. Manage lab operations, plan field seasons, deploy and maintain sensors, perform data analysis (Python/C/C++), contribute to publications, and coordinate with collaborators and regulatory stakeholders. Frequent regional and international travel and sea duty required.

Develop and test instrumentation for measuring triple oxygen isotope composition of dissolved oxygen, design extraction and reduction systems, calibrate and field-test prototypes for at-sea use, analyze complex datasets, prepare manuscripts and reports, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Coordinate and maintain the Audubon Sugar Institute facility, pilot plant equipment, and vehicles; supervise maintenance staff; manage safety, equipment, and inventory programs; prepare for annual audits and work with sugarcane factory personnel.

Perform quantitative analyses of sugar samples, maintain lab equipment and QC, manage supplies and safety, conduct sugarcane processing research, train industrial personnel, collect samples, and present findings at industry meetings.

Conduct research on modeling, communications, networking, and machine learning for distributed maritime operations of surface and underwater vehicles. Design algorithms and software tools for decision-making, communications, networking, and autonomous operations. Manage and supervise graduate students, coordinate project tasks and deliverables, support proposal development, and prepare periodic reports.

Perform molecular biology and transgenesis experiments in zebrafish, maintain fish colonies per animal care policies, analyze data and images, train students, manage lab supplies and routine operations.

Monitor early-stage (Phase I) clinical trials: conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits; ensure protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety; resolve data queries; collaborate with investigators and prepare/review study documentation including protocols and clinical study reports.

The Research Associate 1 supports laboratory experiments in myeloma research, conducting data analysis, reviewing literature, and assisting with manuscripts and database management.

Conduct and analyze specialized experiments bridging computational biology and wet-lab work. Analyze multi-omics sequencing datasets, develop computational workflows (R/Python/GitHub), assist manuscript and grant preparation, perform wet-lab tasks (library prep, PCR, flow cytometry, histology), operate complex equipment, and adhere to institutional research standards.

Lead and support public health research including data collection, management, and qualitative analysis (NVivo). Serve as study coordinator, develop protocols, prepare manuscripts and presentations, supervise and mentor junior staff, and manage project timelines and deliverables.

Lead on-site clinical monitoring and site management for oncology trials including initiation, routine monitoring, close-out, SAE reporting, CRF review and query resolution, registry management, feasibility, training, and local coordination. Requires frequent travel and use of electronic data capture systems.

Lead social listening and market research for Capital One Auto, translating digital conversations into actionable insights. Monitor brand reputation, identify trends and risks, manage vendor relationships and dashboards, partner with stakeholders to inform product, communications, and marketing strategies, and present findings to leadership.

Lead research and development of new aerostructure configurations and manufacturing processes. Define and execute technology maturation programs, perform trade studies, prototype and test composite components, assess manufacturability and cost, and document certification and test plans. Collaborate cross-functionally to advance concepts through risk reduction to production readiness.

Develop systematic signals and strategies for hedge funds, conduct long-term research, and collaborate with teams using large datasets and machine learning models.

Perform cGMP in-process analytical support for drug substances: execute and troubleshoot analytical methods (HPLC, UV-Vis, compendial tests), analyze STAT samples, perform data integrity review, assist with QC release testing, maintain documentation and safety practices, and support manufacturing operations.

Performs independent laboratory research with a Principal Investigator: designs and runs experiments, collects and analyzes data, maintains detailed records, prepares reports/figures, contributes to manuscripts and grant proposals, mentors junior staff, manages supplies and equipment, and monitors study budgets and expenditures.

Support antibody production and quality validation in a commercial lab: prepare serum and raw materials, perform high-volume antibody purification, run routine Western blots, prepare buffers, document procedures, and support product development and continuous improvement.

Execute antibody conjugation and related manufacturing processes per SOPs, document production data, support aliquoting/labeling, assist inventory management, respond to technical service inquiries, and contribute to product development and continuous improvement in a lab production environment.

Designs and executes experiments for reagent and assay development, troubleshoots protocols, analyzes data, prepares reports and presentations, maintains lab inventories and equipment, and performs BSL-2 laboratory work with immunoassay platforms.

Lead execution and analysis of histology and bio-analytics to assess efficacy, safety, and biodistribution of nucleic acid therapeutics. Support in‑vivo studies, develop in‑house CRO capabilities, communicate results, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Temporary Research Associate to perform antibody conjugation, surface modification, and assay development. Design, execute, document experiments, analyze and present data, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Hands-on wet lab work with biological fluids; experience with immunoassays, dispensing systems, analytical instrumentation, and GLP/GMP methods is a plus.

Support AcuraStem's iNeuroRx disease-modeling platform by maintaining hiPSC, HEK, and glia cell lines, performing molecular and biochemical assays (plasmid prep, immunostaining, ELISA), collaborating with scientists and vendors, organizing technical data, and preparing study reports and protocols.

Conduct and document research experiments in electrical and computer engineering: design experiments, collect and analyze data, summarize statistical results, write technical reports, program software as needed, and contribute to model building and validation. Attend project meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Support equity research coverage for Internet and new media companies by compiling and analyzing data, building and maintaining financial and forecasting models, producing research reports and presentations, liaising with market participants, and assisting senior analysts on valuation and client-facing deliverables.