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Summer Intern – Research

Insmed Incorporated

Bridgewater, NJ

We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists. The Insmed Summer Internship Program gives students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a corporate environment in the pharmaceutical industry, receive mentoring from highly skilled professionals, and work on dynamic team projects.

13 days ago
Summer Intern - Biologics Research

Insmed Incorporated

West Lebanon, NH

We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

22 days ago
Summer Intern -- Biologics Research

Insmed Incorporated

West Lebanon, NH

We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists. The Insmed Summer Internship Program gives students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a corporate environment in the pharmaceutical industry, receive mentoring from highly skilled professionals, and work on dynamic team projects.

29 days ago
Senior Scientist, Research

Insmed Incorporated

Bridgewater, NJ

We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

29 days ago
Manager, Market Research, Respiratory

Insmed Incorporated

Bridgewater, NJ

The Manager of Market Research will be a key member of the Commercial Effectiveness organization, responsible for leading day-to-day management and execution of market research projects that will help to shape US commercial strategy for both inline products and upcoming launches. We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists.

26 days ago
Senior Manager – Research Finance

Insmed Incorporated

Bridgewater, NJ

We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists. Director, R&D, Tech Ops Finance to ensure comprehensive financial support for the management and analysis of overall Research programs, including cross-functional support strategies (such as program leadership team representation, IT projects, etc.).

19 days ago
Associate Director, Toxicology Study Monitor

Insmed Incorporated

Bridgewater, NJ

We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

4 days ago
Director, Toxicology Project Lead

Insmed Incorporated

Bridgewater, NJ

We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists. ​Key Responsibilities:Additional representative responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: Act as the primary toxicology representative on project teams, collaborating closely with discovery, bioanalysis, pharmacokinetics, clinical development, manufacturing, and program management to shape and drive project strategy and timelines.

4 days ago
Assistant Principal Scientist, Protein Drug Product Development

Insmed Incorporated

Bridgewater, NJ

We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists. Position Requirements (Required and/or Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education):PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Enzymology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field with 6+ years or MS with 10+ years of relevant hands-on experience.

13 days ago

Research Jobs Overview

Do you often ask questions that are difficult to answer? Are you an introvert with a curious mind? If so, you may want to consider a career in research, where you can get paid to search for answers to the unknown. Research jobs span all scientific fields, from the social sciences to natural science.

There are many different types of research positions in both higher education and the private sector. Researchers may choose to work in academia so they can enjoy independence—at a commercial lab, your aim as a researcher is to serve a business's goals rather than to answer your own burning questions.

Common academic research positions include:

  • Research assistant (RA): RAs assist senior researchers in collecting and analyzing data, reviewing literature, preparing reports, and writing articles. For studies involving human subjects, research assistants also recruit and interview study participants.
  • Research associate: Being a research associate is often a postdoc job—a temporary position which allows Ph.D. graduates to continue their training under a supervisor.
  • Research fellow: Research fellows typically work on a specific study. This means that the salary is paid by grants or an endowment and the position is temporary.
  • Research scientist: Research scientists plan and conduct experiments, interpret results, and write academic articles. They also supervise junior researchers and work on grant proposals and presentations. Some research scientists at academic institutions are also part-time professors.

If you're interested in researcher, you can expand your job search by looking for other higher ed jobs. Consider searching for:

Researcher Education and Skills

Preparing for a career in academic research requires education, skills, and networking. You can start by completing a B.S. in your subject of choice before applying to Ph.D. programs. Prospective students may choose a university that conducts research in a topic they're interested in, take classes with a professor whose work they admire, publish research in the field, and network with scientists from other universities at conferences or through research collaborations.

After graduating, you'll typically work for one to three years as a postdoc research assistant or research associate. Then you can transition to a permanent research position.

Success in academic research requires strong analytical skills and critical thinking. You also need to be highly organized and have excellent writing and reading skills. The core of research, however, is a dedication to the scientific principle. This means that you must be open-minded and let the research results lead the way, even if they don't go where you initially anticipated.

You can learn more about the skills and credentials employers look for in candidates in Monster's job description of a research assistant.

Update Your Researcher Resume

Since research positions require a lot of writing, having a well-written resume and cover letter is essential. Start by reading our resume writing tips and cover letter tips. Then learn more about what specifics to include in our examples of a research assistant cover letter and a research scientist resume.

Interviewing for Research Jobs

Before interviewing for a research job—or any job—you'll benefit from preparing sample answers to common questions in advance. You may also want to:

  • Run through past studies you've done.
  • List articles you've published or co-authored.
  • Study appropriate research practices and standards.
  • Read about major previous research in the relevant topic area.

If the interview is for a position with more responsibility, expect to answer questions on how you will secure funding and promote your research. You may also run into questions on ethical scenarios, such as what you would do if you noticed a significant error in one of your studies after publication.

How Much Do Research Jobs Pay?

According to Monster salary data, the median salary of research assistants is $36,048 a year while research fellows make $51,570, research associates make $61,037, and research scientists make a median salary of $80,232. Keep in mind that research scientists can make money from research grants, salaries, or both. It's common for research scientists to earn a salary for nine months of the year and apply for grants for three months, over the summer.

You can use Monster's Salary Tools to find out the median salaries for these positions in your area.

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When you're ready to get started in your career, make our job listings your first research topic. These positions are highly competitive, so don't forget to create a free Monster profile so you can receive custom job alerts as soon as a new position opens.