Research Associate Jobs

Research associates are researchers who are paid through grants or contracts to work in collaboration with universities, research centers or private institutes. Research associates plan, implement and evaluate research in cultural, historical, scientific, educational and artistic programs and projects. One type of research associate is a clinical research associate whose duty is to monitor the progress and completion of clinical trials on behalf of a sponsor.
The chief responsibility of a research associate is to develop plans and research procedures within the budget constraints of the program, keeping in mind the methods to be used, the resources available and the number of staff assigned to the project. A research associate may also guide and supervise research assistants, statistical aides, data processors etc. Additionally, a research associate may also prepare project reports for publication and guide the implementation of developmental and training programs.
The minimum educational requirement for a research associate job is a bachelor’s degree in the required area of specialization (life science, finance, human resources etc) from an accredited college. Strong presentation, documentation, organizational, computer and communication skills are the other requirements.
Research associates are researchers who are paid through grants or contracts to work in collaboration with universities, research centers or private institutes. Research associates plan, implement and evaluate research in cultural, historical, scientific, educational and artistic programs and projects. One type of research associate is a clinical research associate whose duty is to monitor the progress and completion of clinical trials on behalf of a sponsor.
The chief responsibility of a research associate is to develop plans and research procedures within the budget constraints of the program, keeping in mind the methods to be used, the resources available and the number of staff assigned to the project. A research associate may also guide and supervise research assistants, statistical aides, data processors etc. Additionally, a research associate may also prepare project reports for publication and guide the implementation of developmental and training programs.
The minimum educational requirement for a research associate job is a bachelor’s degree in the required area of specialization (life science, finance, human resources etc) from an accredited college. Strong presentation, documentation, organizational, computer and communication skills are the other requirements.
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| Nov 01, 11 | USA-NJ-Cedar Knolls |
Clinical Research Associate
.... Inc. Job Summary Company Hiring Authorities, Inc. Location Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 Industries Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals Job Type Full Time Employee Years of Experience 5 to 7 Years Education Leve.... |
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| Oct 28, 11 | USA-CA-Walnut Creek |
Research Associate - Histology Lab
.... Materials Specialist Analyzer Specialist Recruiter - HR Generalist Project engineer - pipeline systems Senior Piping Designer Procurement Specialist Cost Estimator Senior Engineer Senior Pipelines En.... |
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| Oct 28, 11 | USA-CA-Walnut Creek |
Research Associate - Analytical Chemistry
.... Materials Specialist Analyzer Specialist Recruiter - HR Generalist Project engineer - pipeline systems Senior Piping Designer Procurement Specialist Cost Estimator Senior Engineer Senior Pipelines En.... |
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| Oct 27, 11 | USA-VA-Blacksburg |
Research Associate Professor, Chemistry - Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
.... Professor, Chemistry Role Title Posting Number 0111112 About Virginia Tech Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution and ranked eighth nationally among public universities in The Pri.... |
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| Oct 27, 11 | USA-VA-Blacksburg |
Research Associate Professor, Chemistry
.... Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution and ranked eighth nationally among public universities in The Princeton Review's Best Value Colleges for 2010, is committed to the mission of teachin.... |
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