Remote Associate Scientist Jobs

Remote associate scientist jobs are actively hiring across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed research teams in biotech, pharmaceuticals, and data-driven industries. Employers posting remote roles right now include Amgen, Jerry, and Otsuka. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerAmgen
Top industryScience
Top credentialMaster's
Companies hiring7

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Jerry
Associate Data Scientist
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Jerry
Added 4d ago
Associate Data Scientist
Jerry
New York, New York
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$85k - $130k/yr
Remote (US)
51-200

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Precision Medicine Group
Associate Research Scientist
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Precision Medicine Group
Added 1mo ago
Associate Research Scientist
Precision Medicine Group
Los Angeles, California
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
$66k - $94k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Otsuka
Associate Director, Medical Omnichannel Data Scientist
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Otsuka
Added 1mo ago
Associate Director, Medical Omnichannel Data Scientist
Otsuka
Remote
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Healthcare Administration
Business Analysis
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$169k - $253k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Amgen
Clinical Scientist Associate Director
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Amgen
Added 2mo ago
Clinical Scientist Associate Director
Amgen
Remote
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
$170k - $230k/yr
Remote (US)
Doctorate
10,000+

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Horizon Therapeutics Usa
Clinical Scientist Associate Director – Cardiovascular Trials
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Horizon Therapeutics Usa
Added 2mo ago
Clinical Scientist Associate Director – Cardiovascular Trials
Horizon Therapeutics Usa
Remote
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
Remote (US)
High School

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Remote Associate Scientist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amgen
    Amgen1
  • Jerry
    Jerry1
  • Otsuka
    Otsuka1
  • M
    Meridial1
  • Slipstream IT
    Slipstream IT1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research2
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
  • Technology & Software1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote associate scientist jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life science field
  • Hands-on experience with standard laboratory techniques such as PCR, ELISA, or cell culture
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools including GraphPad Prism, Excel, or Python
  • Familiarity with GLP or GMP compliance and laboratory documentation standards
  • Experience writing or following standard operating procedures and lab notebooks
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration

Tips for Your Remote Associate Scientist Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote associate scientist openings from across the U.S. in one place so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Remote postings close fast, so checking regularly and applying the same day gives you a real advantage.

Show async communication skills explicitly

Remote associate scientist employers screen for written clarity before they ever meet you. Make your application materials, cover letter, and any work samples demonstrate that you document methods, flag blockers, and share results in writing without prompting.

Target roles matching your remote lab setup

Computational, bioinformatics, and data-analysis associate scientist roles are the most consistently remote. If your background is primarily wet-lab, focus applications on companies advertising hybrid or fully instrumented home-office setups, or shift toward data-adjacent functions you already perform.

Build a documented remote work portfolio

A GitHub repository, shared analysis notebook, or methodically written case study from past research signals to remote hiring managers that you produce independent, verifiable work. Associate scientists who show outputs, not just responsibilities, move faster through remote screening.

Prepare for a remote-first interview process

Remote associate scientist interviews often include an async take-home exercise or a technical screen over video before you speak with a hiring manager. Practice presenting data clearly on screen, narrating your methodology out loud, and answering follow-up questions without whiteboard support.

Remote Associate Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote associate scientist job?

Target companies with established distributed research teams, typically remote-first biotechs, CROs, and computational biology firms, since they have the infrastructure for scientists to work independently. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication, self-direction, and proficiency with collaboration tools like Slack, Notion, and shared lab-data platforms. Candidates who document their methods clearly and demonstrate they can move experiments or analyses forward without daily oversight stand out most.

Which companies hire remote associate scientists?

Remote associate scientist roles are posted by Amgen, Jerry, and Otsuka and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These tend to be remote-first biotech companies, distributed pharmaceutical teams, and computational or data-science-adjacent research organizations where wet-lab presence is not required.

Can you get a remote associate scientist job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level associate scientist roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Your best entry points are remote-first computational biology, bioinformatics, or data analysis roles where you can show a GitHub portfolio, published analyses, or contract research work. Demonstrating strong async communication and documentation habits directly offsets a thin traditional experience record.

Do you need a degree for remote associate scientist jobs?

Usually, but the weight placed on a formal degree varies by function. Wet-lab-adjacent roles almost always require at least a bachelor's in a life science. Computational and data-focused associate scientist roles increasingly value demonstrated skills, published code, or research contributions alongside or instead of a degree. Remote employers reviewing applications without an in-person interview lean harder on evidence of real output.

Which industries hire the most remote associate scientists?

The sectors hiring the most remote associate scientists are Science & Research, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These industries have invested in distributed team infrastructure that allows scientists to contribute to research, data analysis, and regulatory workflows entirely off-site.

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