Mid Level Associate Researcher Jobs

Mid level associate researcher jobs go to researchers ready to own study design and execution, guide junior team members, and move projects forward without close oversight. Openings are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Thermo Fisher Scientific, JPMorganChase, and Worldwide Clinical Trials hiring at this level now.

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Open roles84
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerThermo Fisher Scientific
Top cityCarlsbad, CA
Work type84% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Associate Associate - Equity Research
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Associate Associate - Equity Research
Clear Street
New York, New York
Business Analyst
Customer Service
Customer Support
$100k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
201-500

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Clinical Research Associate II - Metabolic (US,
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Clinical Research Associate II - Metabolic (US,
Worldwide Clinical Trials
Arizona
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Healthcare Administration
Research & Academia
$80k - $159k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Research Associate - Biomedical Informatics
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Research Associate - Biomedical Informatics
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Healthcare Administration
Research & Academia
Master's degree
10,000+

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Senior Clinical Research Associate I
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Senior Clinical Research Associate I
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Colorado
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Science
$90k - $113k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Associate Director of Finance & Research Administration
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Associate Director of Finance & Research Administration
University at Buffalo - SUNY
Buffalo, New York
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$76k - $90k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Mid Level Associate Researcher Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific11
  • JPMorganChase7
  • Worldwide Clinical Trials7
  • Ionis Pharmaceuticals4
  • Fortrea3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals18
  • Education15
  • Healthcare & Medical Services12
  • Science & Research10
  • Investment & Asset Management9

Mid Level Associate Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level associate researcher job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the methodology, interpreted findings independently, or delivered results to stakeholders without heavy supervision. Tailor your application materials to show depth in a specific research area, and make your impact concrete by describing outcomes rather than tasks. Mid level roles go to candidates who can demonstrate they already work at this scope.

Which companies hire mid level associate researchers?

Companies hiring mid level associate researchers right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, JPMorganChase, and Worldwide Clinical Trials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of research-intensive organizations, including life sciences companies, technology firms, consulting groups, and academic medical centers with active study portfolios.

Are there remote mid level associate researcher jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by field and employer. About 16% of mid level associate researcher openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in data-heavy or literature-based research and on-site roles more prevalent in lab, clinical, or fieldwork settings. Filtering by work arrangement on your search is the fastest way to narrow results.

How do I move up to a mid level associate researcher role?

Moving from entry level into a mid level associate researcher role comes from building a pattern of increasing ownership over time. That means taking on progressively larger projects, developing specialized skills in a methodology or domain, and generating measurable results you can speak to concretely. Researchers who earn mid level consideration typically show they can operate independently, adapt when studies shift direction, and contribute to decisions beyond their own tasks.

Which industries hire the most mid level associate researchers?

Mid Level associate researcher roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run ongoing study programs, generate large data sets requiring experienced analysts, and need researchers who can manage project cycles with limited day-to-day direction.