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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level research associate in the United States is $23.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Entry Level Research Associate supports research projects by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data under the supervision of senior researchers. They assist with literature reviews, laboratory experiments, data entry, and documentation. This role is common in academic, healthcare, and corporate research settings, providing hands-on experience in research methodologies. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with research tools are essential. It is an excellent starting point for those looking to build a career in research or related fields.

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A typical day for an Entry Level Research Associate involves a mix of tasks such as collecting and analyzing data, preparing samples, maintaining lab equipment, and assisting with literature reviews. You’ll often collaborate closely with senior researchers and team members to coordinate experiments and interpret findings. Depending on the project, you may also be responsible for documenting results and contributing to group meetings or presentations. The work environment is usually team-oriented and fast-paced, offering great opportunities to learn a variety of research methods and tools. This dynamic role allows you to gain hands-on experience and build foundational skills for advancement in scientific or academic research.

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To thrive as an Entry Level Research Associate, you need a bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, strong analytical skills, and experience with data collection and laboratory procedures. Familiarity with lab equipment, statistical analysis software (such as SPSS or R), and basic data management systems is typically required. Effective communication, organization, and attention to detail are key soft skills that help you excel in this role. These competencies ensure accurate research support, reliable results, and smooth collaboration within multidisciplinary research teams.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Research Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,920 per year, or $23 per hour.

Research Associate/Junior Consultant

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Corporate Insight
Marketing Research • 11 - 50 employees
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$67K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 hours ago

Job description

About Us:
Corporate Insight (CI) is a research and consulting firm known for providing actionable competitive intelligence on the digital customer experience. CI publishes in-depth research on online/mobile banking, investing, insurance, retirement, healthcare and emerging areas like fintech and digital advice. For 30 years, we have helped firms improve the way they serve millions of customers by offering objective feedback and advice on their customer experience.
About the Role:
CI is looking for talented and motivated Research Associates to join our Projects Team. Research Associates support our Analysts, Senior Analysts and Project Managers in conducting custom research projects for clients with a focus on consumer financial services. Typical engagements involve benchmarking a client firm's website or app versus competitors', identifying industry best practices and key trends, and providing advice to help the client improve the overall experience they provide to their customers.
The Research Associate's chief responsibility will be to contribute to team-based projects by performing detailed research and analysis, collecting competitive intelligence and collaborating on written reports and presentations to clients. Successful Research Associates grow into Analysts and then Project Managers, developing deep industry/subject matter expertise, the ability to lead large research engagements, superb presentation skills and the ability to manage relationships with clients throughout the full project lifecycle.
CI strives to deliver high-quality work daily, but we like to have fun, too. Our active social committee organizes regular team-building and recreational events. We have frequent in-office, out-of-office and hybrid events, including field days, scavenger hunts, board game tournaments, an annual Yankee game, and more.
CI provides health, vision and dental insurance, and a 401(k) with a company contribution. We also provide paid time off: vacation days, sick days and personal days.
CI is currently operating on a hybrid model at our NY office where team members will be expected to work at our Midtown Manhattan office part of the time. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
Responsibilities include:
  • Supporting Analysts, Senior Analysts and Project Managers on client engagements, with a focus on collecting competitive intelligence on the digital experience
  • Conducting primary research on assigned topics and writing detailed findings
  • Developing well-supported and actionable recommendations to help our clients address unique business challenges
  • Contributing to executive summaries and presentations to debrief clients on project results
  • Managing multiple project-related tasks simultaneously

This position is suited for an entry-level candidate interested in beginning a career in business, consulting, research, or financial services. Your cover letter should outline your qualitative research, writing, and project management experience. Successful applicants have a range of backgrounds, including but not limited to business, economics, English, history, chemistry, government, and sociology. Note: This is not a financial analyst position. Candidates with experience that exceeds the below may be hired at a more senior level.
Requirements include:
  • Bachelor's degree and a record of strong academic performance
  • Exceptional writing, speaking, and analytical skills
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and intellectual curiosity
  • Professional writing style with experience writing in multiple styles
  • Experience working independently and collaborating with a team
  • Experience conducting research and communicating results to an audience
  • Leadership experience
  • Attention to detail and the ability to synthesize information to arrive at clear and useful insights
  • Ability to handle multiple research projects simultaneously and maintain excellent work quality under tight deadlines

Preferred qualifications include:
  • Experience working in a business environment (internships in market research, financial services or consulting are a plus)
  • An understanding of both website usability principles and personal finance
  • Quantitative research experience, specifically survey data analysis
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office (familiarity with SharePoint and OneDrive is a plus)

Corporate Insight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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