
Research Associate
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The Research Associate appointment conducts research, mentors graduate and undergraduate students, and contributes to laboratory safety, manuscript preparation, and grant writing. The role involves experimental data collection and analysis, protocol design, student instruction, and collaboration with the Principal Investigator to evaluate data and laboratory procedures. The candidate must hold an earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree and possess strong communication and analytical skills.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Research Associate Posting Number: 201104873 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: Faculty Position Overview The appointment will carry out research, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, participate in maintaining good safety practices in the laboratory and participate in manuscript and grant writing. Duties and Responsibilities Collect, analyze and report on experimental data; -Create and maintain accurate and timely records of test results and protocol design; assist in the publication of research findings; -Perform computer data analysis; -Instruct and assist students and laboratory staff; -Participate in meetings with Principle Investigator to evaluate and interpret the validity of data and evaluate laboratory procedures; -Monitor lab expenses and assists with budgetary responsibilities; and write protocols of committee approval; -Design experimental procedures/protocols; statistical analysis of data; prepare progress reports and presentations; -Design and/or fabricate test fixtures, jigs, and specialized equipment as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Earned doctorate (or its foreign equivalent) or appropriate terminal degree. Must possess strong communication and analytical skills; thorough knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures; and the ability to implement research projects. Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Department: Biological Sciences Posting Date: 09/14/2026 Closing Date: To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9859815 It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. je-f97fc23f96224e4497ca3d021420516e ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://apptrkr.com/9859815 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,057 open Research Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$70–85K/yr272 salary ranges
- US median$26–32/hr175 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 36 open Research Associate jobs in Wisconsin and 1,057 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Research Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (278 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 270 of the 1,057 open Research Associate jobs (26%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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