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R&D Partners

Research Associate II

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$27/hr

... of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and may participate in conferences and professional societies. What we are looking for in a Research Associate II: · ...

Yardi

Associate Researcher

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$24.32/hr

Provide general research support and assistance to the team as needed, maintaining professionalism and strong customer service throughout all interactions. Who You Are: * High School Diploma, or ...

1872 Consulting

Analytics Researcher III

Tempe, AZ

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or similar, related backgrounds. * 7 years professional experience with 1 year at an investment bank, financial services, equity research or similar experience ...

1872 Consulting

Analytics Researcher III

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or similar, related backgrounds. * 7 years professional experience with 1 year at an investment bank, financial services, equity research or similar experience ...

INFORMDATA LLC

Criminal Field Researcher

Tucson, AZ

$17/hr

Job Summary As a Criminal Field Researcher, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and ... ability to respond professionally to all individuals and work well as a team player. * This ...

Asuep

Research Analyst

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Upholds all fundraising and prospect research professional standards and expectations * Collaborates and strategizes regularly with development staff to gain an understanding of their goals and ...

Arizona State University

Research Analyst

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Upholds all fundraising and prospect research professional standards and expectations * Collaborates and strategizes regularly with development staff to gain an understanding of their goals and ...

Phase2 Technology

Researcher/Scientist V

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$87 - $113/hr

Represent the organization externally as a thought leader in the professional discipline of ... Research Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay: $86,870 - $112,932 Compensation Type ...

B & D Industries

Safety Professional

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Safety Professional ID: 1283 Location: Phoenix, AZ More about this job > Description Summary The ... Research and strategize on emerging and complex risks Collaborate across the business on varying ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional researcher in Arizona is $105,398.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,400.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Professional Researcher job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,398 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

Research Associate II

Tucson, AZ • On-site

R&D Partners
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$27/hr

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Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Research Associate II in Tucson, AZ.

Your main responsibilities as a Research Associate II:

· Responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support Ventana projects.

· Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.

· Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses.

· Presents and discusses results of experiments within department and project team.

· Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and may participate in conferences and professional societies.

What we are looking for in a Research Associate II:

· Bachelors with 2-4 years post college experience

· Ideal experience with wet lab and biological techniques

· Working in a regulated environment

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability
  • Weekly payroll
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$44,928 – $56,160 (Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

Company Description

R&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.