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1,600+ Research Associate Jobs in the USA

Updated 9 Oct 2026 · 542 new this week

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Merck Group logo

Senior Scientist- Delivery Pharmacology (304376)New

Merck Group10,000+ employees

BillericaOn-site2+ yrsSalary not disclosed

PhD in biology, molecular biology, immunology, biomedical engineering or related field with 2+ years industry experience; extensive rodent in vivo pharmacology experience; demonstrated project…

  • Flow Cytometry
  • PCR
1 day agoApply ↗
Merck Group logo

Analytical Associate Scientist (304373)New

Merck Group10,000+ employees

MadisonOn-site5+ yrs$54k–85k

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related Life Science with 5+ years analytical lab experience under GLP/cGMP, or Master's in Chemistry or related field; experience with HPLC, GC, DSC, TGA, IR, MS, NMR…

  • Hplc
  • GC
  • DSC
  • TGA
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Codebreaker Technologies , LLC logo

Scientist I, BiologyNew

Codebreaker Technologies , LLC11–50 employees

BoulderOn-site$90k–115k

MS or PhD in immunology, molecular biology, genomics, cell biology or related field; hands-on mammalian cell culture and CRISPR experience; familiarity with flow cytometry, sequencing assays…

  • Crispr
  • R
  • Python
  • 10x Genomics
1 day agoApply ↗
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory logo

SEM/FIB Laboratory ManagerNew

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory5,001–10,000 employees

LivermoreOn-site$146k–223k

Bachelor's degree in materials science, physics, engineering, chemistry, geology or related field; hands-on SEM/FIB experience; ability to obtain DOE Q clearance requiring U.S. citizenship…

  • SEM
  • FIB
  • Python
  • C#
1 day agoApply ↗
Revolution Medicines logo

Senior Scientist II, Analytical DevelopmentNew

Revolution Medicines501–1,000 employees

Redwood CityHybrid8+ yrs$170k–212k

Master's with 10+ years or PhD with 8+ years in analytical development; experience leading analytical activities in small molecule drug development; managing CRO/CDMO projects; knowledge of…

  • CRO
  • GMP
1 day agoApply ↗
Environmental Works, Inc. logo

Associate ScientistNew

Environmental Works, Inc.201–500 employees

Kansas City$55k–65k

Undergraduate degree in science or engineering; valid driver's license; 40-hour HAZWOPER training within 2 weeks; pass DOT and Hazmat physical; ability to wear PPE including respirators; lift 50 lbs…

  • Hazwoper
  • DOT
  • PPE
1 day agoApply ↗
Tower Health logo

Laboratory Assistant INew

Tower Health10,000+ employees

West ReadingOn-siteSalary not disclosed

High school diploma or GED; computer skills including Microsoft Office; medical terminology; strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to work independently and meet…

  • Microsoft Office
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Cambrex logo

Analytical Development Senior Scientist IINew

Cambrex1,001–5,000 employees

Charles CityOn-site2+ yrsSalary not disclosed

Ph.D. in Chemistry with 2+ years, M.S. with 6+ years, or B.S. with 10+ years lab experience; pharmaceutical experience preferred; strong communication and organizational skills.

  • Hplc
  • GC
  • Ftir
  • Titrator
1 day agoApply ↗
PL Developments logo

Chemist IINew

PL Developments1,001–5,000 employees

MiamiOn-site3+ yrs$65k–75k

Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological discipline; 3-5 years industry experience; cGMP experience preferred; knowledge of SCM concepts; proficiency in computer applications; ability to lift up…

  • Hplc
  • GC
  • UV
  • IR
1 day agoApply ↗
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory logo

2027 PhD Graduate: Physics - Experimental Quantum ScientistNew

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory5,001–10,000 employees

LaurelOn-site$105k–245k

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field; experience with superconducting or semiconducting quantum technologies; research and publications in quantum information science; U.S…

  • Python
1 day agoApply ↗
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill logo

Senior Research ScientistNew

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill10,000+ employees

North CarolinaOn-siteSalary not disclosed

Master's or Bachelor's with 0-2 years experience, or equivalent combination; solid background in biological or biomedical sciences; ability to perform laboratory studies independently; strong…

  • Organization
1 day agoApply ↗
Southern Company logo

Research Associate (Administrative Assistant)New

Southern Company10,000+ employees

WilsonvilleOn-site3+ yrsSalary not disclosed

3 years of related experience; advanced administrative skills; strong Microsoft Office proficiency; ability to support director-level leadership; knowledge of timekeeping and government compliance…

  • Microsoft Office
1 day agoApply ↗
Merck Group logo

Senior Scientist- Delivery PharmacologyNew

Merck Group10,000+ employees

BillericaOn-site2+ yrsSalary not disclosed

PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biomedical Engineering or related field with 2+ years industry experience; extensive rodent pharmacology experience; demonstrated in vivo study design…

  • Flow Cytometry
  • PCR
1 day agoApply ↗
Merck Group logo

Analytical Associate ScientistNew

Merck Group10,000+ employees

MadisonOn-site5+ yrs$54k–85k

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related life science with 5+ years analytical lab experience under GLP/cGMP, or Master's in same; must be eligible to work in US without sponsorship; ability to handle…

  • Hplc
  • GC
  • DSC
  • TGA
1 day agoApply ↗
TotalEnergies logo

QC ChemistNew

TotalEnergies10,000+ employees

Grand JunctionOn-site2+ yrsSalary not disclosed

BA/BS degree or 2 years' experience in chemistry; knowledge of analytical instruments; Windows Office Suite; LabWare or similar; SAP experience a plus.

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Access
  • Labware
1 day agoApply ↗
University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

Pediatric Pulmonology Physician ScientistNew

University of Wisconsin-Madison10,000+ employees

MadisonOn-siteSalary not disclosed

Board certification/eligibility in Pediatric Pulmonology and Pediatrics, accredited fellowship and residency completion, Wisconsin medical license, billing provider eligibility, MD/DO or equivalent…

  • Billing
1 day agoApply ↗
University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

Research SpecialistNew

University of Wisconsin-Madison10,000+ employees

MadisonOn-site$52k

Bachelor's degree in science or equivalent research lab experience; attention to detail; ability to follow protocols; eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.

  • LAB
1 day agoApply ↗
Arclin logo

Product Development ChemistNew

Arclin501–1,000 employees

MoncureOn-site2+ yrsSalary not disclosed

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field; 2-3 years industrial chemical lab experience (MS substitutes for 2 years); proficiency in MS Office and statistical analysis; ability to work with hazardous…

  • Microsoft Office
  • Statistical Analysis Software
1 day agoApply ↗
Orlando or United StatesRemote$75k–143k

Tertiary qualification in health-related discipline preferred; clinically related experience preferably in clinical research coordination or data management; knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines; strong…

  • Customer Relationship Management (crm)
1 day agoApply ↗
Quanterix logo

Senior Manufacturing ChemistNew

Quanterix201–500 employees

BillericaOn-site5+ yrsSalary not disclosed

Bachelor's in Chemistry/Biochemistry with 5+ years or Master's with 2+ years; leadership and mentoring ability; strong chemical knowledge and documentation skills; ability to work in manufacturing…

  • Hplc
  • Chromatography
  • Filtration Systems
  • Mixers
1 day agoApply ↗

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Research associate jobs in the USA: FAQs

How many research associate jobs in the USA are open right now?

There are 1,653 open research associate jobs in the USA on Weekday as of 9 October 2026, with 542 added in the last 7 days. The list updates daily.

Which companies are hiring for research associate roles in the USA?

Boston Scientific, Sandia National Laboratories, Eurofins, Merck Group and United States Federal Government have the most open research associate roles in the USA on Weekday right now. Pick a company under "Top companies hiring" to see only its jobs.

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