Mid Level Research Jobs
Mid level research jobs go to professionals ready to own studies end to end, synthesize findings into decisions, and guide junior colleagues without close supervision. Openings run across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, with 33% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like TikTok, Emory University, and Massachusetts General Hospital hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary: The Research Associate Sr serves as an independent researcher, or a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative, and may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project. Performs other duties as needed.
Candidates must possess hands-on experience with large animal surgical instrumentation under general anesthesia and must be capable of becoming a lead surgeon in collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team. Required competencies include anesthesia induction and maintenance, endotracheal intubation, and management of animals on mechanical ventilation. The position requires proficiency in maintaining a sterile surgical field and the ability to independently perform various arterial and venous catheter placements as well as vascular flow probe implantations. Experience must encompass both acute and chronic instrumentation protocols. In addition to performing surgical procedures, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively instruct and mentor research team members in surgical techniques, anesthesia management, and perioperative animal care, fostering a collaborative and educationally supportive laboratory environment. The candidate must work with precision and composure in a surgical setting while adhering to all applicable IACUC regulations and Principal Investigator protocols.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in related science fields required. Master's Degree preferred. Minimum four years of research experience required. Minimum one year of supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills: Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; Able to relate and communicate positively with faculty, staff, students, administration and others; Must possess working knowledge of internet-based and smart phone-based software enabling communication with research/program directors as well as research/program staff; Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; excellent self-motivation, problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision; maintain high level of confidentiality and ethical integrity. Knowledge of quality, research regulatory requirements. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
Licensures and Certifications: None
Job Summary: The Research Associate Sr serves as an independent researcher, or a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative, and may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project. Performs other duties as needed.
Candidates must possess hands-on experience with large animal surgical instrumentation under general anesthesia and must be capable of becoming a lead surgeon in collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team. Required competencies include anesthesia induction and maintenance, endotracheal intubation, and management of animals on mechanical ventilation. The position requires proficiency in maintaining a sterile surgical field and the ability to independently perform various arterial and venous catheter placements as well as vascular flow probe implantations. Experience must encompass both acute and chronic instrumentation protocols. In addition to performing surgical procedures, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively instruct and mentor research team members in surgical techniques, anesthesia management, and perioperative animal care, fostering a collaborative and educationally supportive laboratory environment. The candidate must work with precision and composure in a surgical setting while adhering to all applicable IACUC regulations and Principal Investigator protocols.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in related science fields required. Master's Degree preferred. Minimum four years of research experience required. Minimum one year of supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills: Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; Able to relate and communicate positively with faculty, staff, students, administration and others; Must possess working knowledge of internet-based and smart phone-based software enabling communication with research/program directors as well as research/program staff; Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; excellent self-motivation, problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision; maintain high level of confidentiality and ethical integrity. Knowledge of quality, research regulatory requirements. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
Licensures and Certifications: None
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Mid Level Research Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level research job?
Position yourself around ownership and impact, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you led the methodology, managed timelines independently, or delivered findings that influenced a business or scientific decision. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific domain, whether qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods, and demonstrate that you can operate with limited direction while still collaborating across teams.
Which companies hire mid level researchs?
Companies hiring mid level researchs right now include TikTok, Emory University, and Massachusetts General Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from organizations large enough to have dedicated research functions, including technology firms, healthcare systems, consumer brands, and policy-focused institutions that rely on original data to guide strategy.
Are there remote mid level research jobs?
Yes, remote availability at this level is meaningful. About 33% of mid level research openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the work, designing studies, analyzing data, and writing up findings, can be done independently. Fully on-site roles are more common when lab access, in-person fieldwork, or stakeholder proximity is a core part of the job.
How do I move up to a mid level research role?
The move from entry level to mid level in research comes from building genuine ownership over time. That means progressing from executing tasks under close guidance to running discrete projects with measurable outcomes, developing a specialty in a method or domain, and demonstrating that your work shapes real decisions. Consistent delivery, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to non-research audiences accelerate that transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level researchs?
Mid Level research roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors invest heavily in original research because decisions around product development, clinical outcomes, policy design, or consumer behavior depend on reliable, rigorously gathered evidence, making mid level researchers central to their operational and strategic work.