Entry Level Research and Development Officer Jobs

New grad research and development officer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a focused portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Banking & Financial Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like CrossCountry Mortgage, Regions Bank, and Allied Universal hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles210+
Top stateTexas
Top employerCrossCountry Mortgage
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type79% On-site
Top industryBanking

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Commercial Title Officer
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Commercial Title Officer
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
Customer Service & Support
Real Estate Sales
$63k - $105k/yr
On-Site
High School
201-500

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UX Researcher
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UX Researcher
TikTok USDS Joint Venture
Los Angeles, California
Data Science & Analytics
Customer Success
Product Management
Data Science
$120k - $212k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Safety and Compliance Officer
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Safety and Compliance Officer
Florida Tech
Melbourne, Florida
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
On-Site
None

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Procurement Officer
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Procurement Officer
EXOTEC
Atlanta, Georgia
Procurement & Supply Chain
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
On-Site
None

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Postdoctoral Researcher
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Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Clinical Trials
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Entry Level Research and Development Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CrossCountry Mortgage18
  • Regions Bank12
  • Allied Universal10
  • Jobot8
  • State of New Mexico8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services72
  • Education40
  • Technology & Software18
  • Government & Public Sector15
  • Healthcare & Medical Services12

Entry Level Research and Development Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level research and development officer job?

Start by building hands-on experience through undergraduate research projects, lab internships, or capstone work that demonstrates your ability to design and execute studies. Employers hiring at this level look for familiarity with data collection methods, technical writing, and collaborative problem-solving. Tailoring your resume to highlight specific projects, tools used, and measurable outcomes gives you a clear edge over candidates who list only coursework.

Which companies hire entry level research and development officers?

Companies hiring entry level research and development officers right now include CrossCountry Mortgage, Regions Bank, and Allied Universal, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large corporations with dedicated R&D divisions, government contractors, and growth-stage companies building out their research functions for the first time.

Are there remote entry level research and development officer jobs?

Yes, though many R&D roles require on-site lab or facility access. About 21% of entry level research and development officer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote-eligible positions tending to focus on data analysis, literature review, and research coordination rather than hands-on experimental work.

Are these new grad research and development officer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior research and development officer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full-time professional history. Look for language like "entry level," "training provided," or "recent graduates encouraged to apply."

Which industries hire the most entry level research and development officers?

Entry Level research and development officer roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain active research pipelines that require junior staff to support testing, documentation, and iterative product or process improvement.