Research Associate Salary in Houston, Texas

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How much does a Research Associate make in Houston, TX? The average Research Associate salary in Houston, TX is $68,521 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $60,219 and $77,224. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Research Associate I
EXOKĒRYX - San Diego , CA
Research Associate I, ASSAY DEVELOPMENT REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Assay Development STATUS: Full Time POSITION SUMMARY At EXOKĒRYX, we are committed to creating cutting-edge platforms and tests ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate - Payload Production
Seawolf Therapeutics, Inc. - San Diego , CA
Overview of the Role We are seeking a Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate to join our Payload Production team. This is a hands-on, on-site laboratory role, with approximately 80% lab-based work ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, In Vivo - Pulmonary
Oculus Group - San Jose , CA
Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology (Pulmonary) San Francisco Bay Area Full-time Oculus is partnered with a small biotech based in the Bay Area dedicated to impacting ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Research Associate (In Vivo Immunology)
R&D Partners - South San Francisco , CA
Biotechnology company is hiring a Research Associate to join the in vivo immunology group. This position would focus on animal studies studies including monitoring, dosing, and animal necropsy and ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Research Associate I
BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting - South San Francisco , CA
BEPC is looking for a Research Associate I in South San Francisco, CA to join our fast-growing team of consultants! W2 Contract: 12 months with opportunities for extensions based on business needs ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Research Associate II
Planet Pharma - Redwood City , CA
6 month contract with potential to extend Redwood City, CA- fully onsite, must be local Research Associate II, Biology Research Operations - Contractor The Opportunity: Plan, conduct, analyze, and ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

Research Associate Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

Skills associated with Research Associate: Data Collection, TEAMS

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