Research Jobs in the United States
Johnson & Johnson
Milpitas, CA
Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. In 2017, J&J expanded into cataract surgery, laser refractive surgery (LASIK), and consumer eye health, serving more than 60 million patients a day across 103 countries with its eye health portfolio.
Johnson & Johnson
San Diego, CA
The successful individual will provide bench support for discovery projects testing novel interventions/compounds in complex in vivo models of inflammation and in vitro systems, generating preclinical pharmacology, biomarker, and human translational data to support regulatory filings for new molecular entities, and collaborate with cutting edge academic labs and biotech companies. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Johnson & Johnson
Not Available, NC
Modeling approaches used may include physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling, mechanistic PK/PD modeling, and/or systems pharmacology modeling to help (a) predict preclinical and clinical PK profiles (b) quantify exposure/ response relationships for target engagement biomarkers, efficacy, and potential adverse effects, and (c) guide in vivo and in vitro experimental designs that will be most informative for modeling. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Johnson & Johnson
Not Available, NC
Modeling approaches used may include physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling, mechanistic PK/PD modeling, and/or systems pharmacology modeling to help (a) predict preclinical and clinical PK profiles (b) quantify exposure/ response relationships for target engagement biomarkers, efficacy, and potential adverse effects, and (c) guide in vivo and in vitro experimental designs that will be most informative for modeling. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Johnson & Johnson
Not Available, NC
TS has combined expertise in developing asset specific and disease specific biomarkers from conception, assay development and implementation into clinical studies to study and drive biological understanding of immunologic disease and immunologic pathways. For more than two decades we have been a world leader in the development of transformational medicines, establishing one of the strongest, first-in-class portfolios and pipelines in the industry, including the first tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor, and first interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23 inhibitors.
Johnson & Johnson
San Francisco, CA
The APP Ambassador, Gastroenterology is responsible for proactively& compliantly engaging with HCPs at a local level to identify marketplace needs, provide disease state and product education, and to support HCPs in appropriate utilization of JJIM access and fulfilment resources. Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners /Physician Assistants) are a growing and critical segment of healthcare providers (HCPs) delivering patient care.
Johnson & Johnson
Cincinnati, OH
Education: A minimum of a Doctorate degree is highly preferred (DVM/VMD from an (AVMA) American Veterinary Medical Association accredited program; MD is also acceptable with significant preclinical experience). Function as key Preclinical Research team member by energetically supporting the goals of the department, ETHICON, and J&J by actively participating in and collaborating with the external scientific community.
Johnson & Johnson
Titusville, NJ
Qualifications: PhD and 5+ years, or Master degree and 8+ years of proven experience with degree in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or similar fields. Transition to Business and Production: Seamlessly transition AI innovations from the research phase to Business Innovation teams and production deployment for NA Commercial, Medical Affairs and Patient teams while ensuring robust performance.
Johnson & Johnson
Titusville, FL
This includes access to dealmakers, through the innovation centers located in global life science hot spots and Johnson & Johnson Innovation – Janssen Business Development; venture investment, through Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC; company incubation, through Johnson & Johnson Innovation, JLABS; as well as R&D, manufacturing and commercialization expertise. Janssen Global Services, LLC encompasses groups that provide leadership across critical business areas for Janssen, including Global Commercial Strategy Organization; Global Pharmaceuticals Communication and Public Affairs; U.S. Pharmaceuticals Procurement Group; and Janssen Business Development.
Johnson & Johnson
Not Available, NC
BS or MS degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other equivalent and background with 6-8 years of experience is required; or a PhD with 4+ years of post-doctoral and/or relevant industry experience is highly preferred. You will identify and conceptualize new ideas, designing, planning and leading experiments, prioritizing areas of focus based on business objectives, and analyzing complex issues by problem-solving and turning solutions into reality.
CHARMM-GUI
Washington, DC
A variety of approaches are utilized for the collaborative projects including state of the art computational approaches, machine learning and complementary experimental approaches, including electrophysiology, structural biology, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and fluorescence-based techniques, in addition to animal models. To apply, please email a CV, a cover letter describing research interests and experience, reprints of publications, and the names of three references to: Dr. Jeffery Klauda (jbklauda@umd.edu) and Dr. Tinatin Brelidze (tib5@georgetown.edu).
CHARMM-GUI
San Diego, CA
The lab employs computational methods like bioinformatics, modeling, and molecular dynamics, alongside experimental techniques such as NMR, X-ray crystallography, lipid cubic phase crystallography, chemical synthesis, bioconjugation, and cellular assays. Design of chemical biology tools: Developing computational algorithms to design hydrophobic mini-proteins and peptides that insert into lipid bilayers and target membrane proteins at their transmembrane regions.
University of California
San Francisco, CA
Your work will employ a wide range of cutting-edge techniques, including CRISPR screening, human cell culture, cloning, flow cytometry, protein assays, RNA sequencing (RNAseq), RNA interference (RNAi), single-cell analysis, and mouse models. Dr. Momen-Heravi’s research employs a multidisciplinary approach that integrates population-based studies, translational research, and computational and experimental strategies to study cancer and periodontal disease, aiming to identify biomarkers and actionable molecular targets.
University of California
San Francisco, CA
Perform cell culture procedures, including culture of cell lines and primary cells, transfection, in vitro infection, fluorescent microscopy, flow cytometry, single cell analysis methods, and possibly other techniques. Perform analysis of experiment results and findings, including data collection, entry, statistical analysis (including computational analysis of sequencing data using R and/or Python), and graph creation.
University of California
San Francisco, CA
The postdoctoral fellow will interact and collaborate closely with other laboratory-based scientists and computational biologists across the UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center and will be involved in a variety of cellular and animal-based studies of cancer signaling, drug resistance and testing of novel therapeutics. The laboratory of Dr. Catherine Smith in the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine at UCSF is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral fellow to join our research program.
University of California
San Francisco, CA
We are seeking a skilled RNA Biologist to join our dynamic team and contribute to research on oncogenic lncRNAs, explore RNAs as targets for melanoma treatment, and optimize delivery mechanisms for ASO and siRNA treatments. Design antisense constructs, including ASO and siRNA, to target and deplete oncogenic RNA in in vitro and in vivo experiments.
University of California
San Francisco, CA
The Guna lab at the University of California, San Francisco (https://www.gunalab.org/ ) is looking for a postdoctoral scholarto lead projects focused on how membrane proteins get made in human cells. This extremely diverse class, encompassing GPCRs, viral proteins, neurotransmitter receptors, and immune receptors, play essential roles in all aspects of cellular physiology.
University of California
Washington, DC
As the lead compliance officer for Georgetown's non-financial research (or regulatory) compliance, the Senior Director's work regularly involves interaction with the Office of Compliance and Ethics on conflict of interest and research security matters; the General Counsel's Office for research integrity and all other regulatory issues; the Joint Office of Research Administration ("JORA") as the Office of Research Oversight (ORO) is actively engaged with JORA at the proposal and award stage regarding review of export controls, conflict of interest, and research security as related to those projects; the Office of Technology Commercialization related to export controls and conflicts of interest during the execution of licensing or data use agreements or as Georgetown's intellectual property is being spun off into start-up companies; the Office of Human Subjects Protections in that each new IRB protocol or modification that includes a change in personnel or change of sponsor undergoes a conflict of interest review (and/or an export control review); University Information Services for issues related to research misconduct, data management, and research security; the Office of Environmental Health and Safety as the Senior Director serves as a member of the Radiation Safety Committee and ORO conducts export control reviews of certain shipments; the Clinical Research Operations Office and the Lombardi Cancer Center's Clinical Research Management Office related to conflict of interest issues in the conduct of clinical trials; and MedStar Health Corporate Compliance in that ORO manages conflicts associated with MedStar physicians conducting research at MGUH. Serve as the chief conflict of interest officer for Main Campus and Medical Center faculty and staff and MedStar physicians conducting research at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, ensuring that employees, researchers, and physicians are complying with Georgetown's Financial Conflict of Interest Policy, that conflict disclosures and study specific disclosures are filed timely, that conflicts are managed appropriately as they relate to employment conflicts, sponsored research awards, and IRB protocols, and that conflicts are reported to sponsors and government agencies as required by laws and regulations; This is especially important as Georgetown expands its global footprint in the global health sector and must address conflicts that are unique to these countries and offices.
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.
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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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