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What is an Associate Role?

An Associate role is typically an entry-level or junior-level position within a company, often focused on a specific area of expertise or industry. It's a fantastic starting point for recent graduates or professionals looking to gain experience and build their careers. While responsibilities vary by company and industry, Associate roles often involve:

Common Associate Roles and Responsibilities:

Average Salary:

Average salary for Associate roles varies significantly based on location, industry, experience, and specific responsibilities. However, you can expect a starting salary ranging from $40,000 to $70,000 per year, with potential for growth as you gain experience.

General Search Strategies:

Skill/Degree Requirements:

Tailoring Your Application:

Preparing for Interviews:

Career Path:

An Associate role is often the first step on a successful career path. With hard work, dedication, and continuous learning, you can advance to more senior positions within the company or transition to different industries.

Top Companies for Associate Roles:

Remember: The Associate role is a crucial stepping stone in your career journey. Embrace the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a solid foundation for your future success.

This job search emphasizes the availability of positions across the US, presenting 481+ jobs in key locations such as Durham, NC, West Lafayette, IN, Cincinnati, OH, Eugene, OR, Baltimore, MD and Ann Arbor, MI.

The majority of positions are found in the South, characterized by a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. This region provides various seasonal experiences and has a vibrant job market, particularly in tourism, agriculture, and energy.

# Key Locations Total
1 Durham, NC 148
2 West Lafayette, IN 98
3 Cincinnati, OH 63
4 Eugene, OR 58
5 Baltimore, MD 58
6 Ann Arbor, MI 56

This job search spans various federal agencies, private organizations, and universities across the United States, offering a wide range of positions.

# Key Employers Total
1 Baylor College of Medicine 162
2 Capital One 156
3 USAJobs 125
4 Duke University 119
5 The MIL Corporation (MIL) 101
6 Purdue University 95
7 University of Oregon 82
8 Johns Hopkins University 75
9 Pfizer 68
10 University of Cincinnati 63

The roles span several categories, including Academia (726 jobs), Management (366 jobs), Science (320 jobs), Healthcare (223 jobs), Administration (202 jobs), Education (194 jobs), Business (188 jobs), Finance (169 jobs), Sales (102 jobs), Arts (98 jobs), and ( jobs).

Overall, this job search presents diverse opportunities with varying salaries and location benefits, allowing you to choose the best fit for your career goals and lifestyle.




Recently Added Positions:

Metabolism; Microbiology
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Research Associate

Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences
Nov 20 - USA


Retail Sales Associate
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BRAND INTEGRITY/ VISUAL MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATE NF2 FLEX

USAJobs
Nov 19 - Quantico, VA

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Automotive Body Shop Paint Prepper

Sheehy Auto Stores
Oct 04 - Hagerstown, MD

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Courtroom Clerk (District of Columbia Courts Agency Employees Only)

USAJobs
Nov 16 - USA

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Automotive Body Shop Estimator

Sheehy Auto Stores
Oct 18 - Gaithersburg, MD

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Automotive Body Shop Estimator

Sheehy Auto Stores
Sep 27 - Gaithersburg, MD

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SUPERVISORY MECHANICAL INTERNAL SHOP MANAGER

USAJobs
Oct 24 - Virginia


Finance
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Senior Associate, Treasury Management Associate

Capital One
Dec 07 - McLean, VA

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Senior Associate, Treasury Management Associate

Capital One
Oct 11 - Richmond, VA


Academic Affairs
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Research Associate

University of Colorado System
Nov 28 - Aurora, CO

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Research Associate

Baylor College of Medicine
Oct 16 - Houston, TX

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Research Associate

Baylor College of Medicine
Oct 16 - Houston, TX

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PostDoctoral Associate

University of Colorado System
Oct 16 - Boulder, CO


Deans
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Associate or Full Professor & Associate Dean for Research (Tenured)

Old Dominion University
Oct 16 - Norfolk, VA

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Associate or Full Professor & Associate Dean for Research (Tenured)

Old Dominion University
Oct 16 - Norfolk, VA

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Associate Dean, Clinical Partnerships & Innovation and Assistant/Associate Professor

University of Maryland, Baltimore
Oct 30 - Baltimore, MD

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School of Dentistry, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (Tenured Associate or Full-Professor)

University of Minnesota
Oct 10 - Twin Cities, MN

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Associate Professor and Associate Dean For Undergraduate Education and Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Nov 08 - North Carolina

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Associate Dean for Research and Professor/Associate Professor, School of Nursing

University at Buffalo
Oct 29 - Buffalo, NY


Conservation; Management
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Associate Professor

University of Hawaii at Manoa, CNS/PCSU
Oct 29 - Honolulu, HI


Sales Store Clerical
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SALES ASSOCIATE NF1 FLEX

U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy
Oct 09 - Quantico, VA


Communications
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Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Director of Pedagogy

Rice University
Nov 07 - Houston, TX


Molecular Biology; Biochemistry; Metabolism; Nutrition
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Postdoctoral Associate

Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences
Dec 03 - USA


Adminstrative
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Senior Associate AD / Executive Senior Associate AD, Revenue Generation & Partnerships (Cincinnati, OH, US)

University of Cincinnati
Oct 31 - Cincinnati, OH


Administrative
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SharePoint Administrator, Associate (Network/Systems Administration, Associate)

The MIL Corporation (MIL)
Nov 24 - Arlington, VA

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SharePoint Administrator, Associate (Network/Systems Administration, Associate)

The MIL Corporation (MIL)
Nov 28 - Arlington, VA

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SharePoint Administrator, Associate (Network/Systems Administration, Associate)

The MIL Corporation (MIL)
Nov 22 - Arlington, VA

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SharePoint Administrator, Associate (Network/Systems Administration, Associate)

The MIL Corporation (MIL)
Nov 18 - Arlington, VA


Lattice Field Theory
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Research Associate

University of Utah, Physics
Nov 04 - SALT LAKE CITY, UT


Executive Directors
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Associate Director

University of Colorado System
Oct 11 - Aurora, CO

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Associate Director for Export Controls

University of Colorado System
Nov 01 - Boulder, CO

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Associate Director for Export Controls

University of Colorado at Boulder
Nov 01 - Boulder, CO


Agriculture
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Extension Associate

Cornell University, Section of Horticulture
Sep 30 - Ithaca, NY

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Extension Associate

Cornell University, Section of Horticulture
Sep 30 - Ithaca, NY


Health And Medicine
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School of Pharmacy, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Associate or Full

University of Washington Bothell
Dec 11 - Bothell, WA


Provosts
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Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track),  Associate Professor (tenured)  - Division of Health

University of Minnesota
Oct 25 - Minneapolis, MN

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Postdoctoral Associate

Baylor College of Medicine
Oct 31 - Houston, TX

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Postdoctoral Associate

Baylor College of Medicine
Nov 19 - Houston, TX

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Postdoctoral Associate

Baylor College of Medicine
Nov 04 - Houston, TX

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Postdoctoral Associate

Baylor College of Medicine
Nov 19 - Houston, TX

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Postdoctoral Associate

Baylor College of Medicine
Nov 19 - Houston, TX


Arts
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Associate/Full Professor and Associate Director for The Design School

Arizona State University at Tempe
Nov 15 - Tempe, AZ

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Research Associate

Auburn University
Dec 04 - Auburn, AL


Academic
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Associate Director

Dartmouth College
Oct 31 - Hanover, NH

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Post-Doctoral Associate

University of Maryland, College Park
Oct 31 - College Park, MD


Business And Administrative
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Development Associate

Northeastern University
Nov 08 - Massachusetts

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Development Associate

Northeastern University
Nov 08 - Massachusetts


Academics
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Associate Professor or Professor, and Associate Vice President for Research and Scholarship

University of Central Florida
Nov 08 - Orlando, FL


Analyst
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System Support Analyst, Associate (Network/Systems Administration, Associate)

The MIL Corporation (MIL)
Nov 28 - Arlington, VA

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System Support Analyst, Associate (Network/Systems Administration, Associate)

The MIL Corporation (MIL)
Nov 18 - Arlington, VA

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System Support Analyst, Associate (Network/Systems Administration, Associate)

The MIL Corporation (MIL)
Nov 22 - Arlington, VA

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System Support Analyst, Associate (Network/Systems Administration, Associate)

The MIL Corporation (MIL)
Nov 24 - Arlington, VA

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System Support Analyst, Associate (Network/Systems Administration, Associate)

The MIL Corporation (MIL)
Nov 16 - USA


Software Developer
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SharePoint Administrator, Associate (Network/Systems Administration, Associate)

The MIL Corporation (MIL)
Nov 16 - USA


Genetics
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Statistical Genetics - Tenure Stream Assistant/Associate Professor or Tenured Associate Professor

University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
Oct 08 - Pittsburgh, PA


Sales
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SALES ASSOCIATE NF1 FLEX

USAJobs
Nov 29 - Quantico, VA


Biophysics
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Postdoctoral Associate

University of Pittsburgh
Dec 10 - Pittsburgh, PA


Miscellaneous Administration
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Associate Director/Director (Energy), MC-301-3b/3a

Millennium Challenge Corporation, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Nov 19 - Washington DC, DC

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Associate Director/Director (Energy), MC-301-3b/3a

Millennium Challenge Corporation, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Nov 20 - Washington DC, DC


Physics
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Postdoctoral Associate

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Oct 28 - Blacksburg, VA


Social And Behavioral Science
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Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management-Associate Professor/Full Professor Tenured

The University of Alabama
Oct 11 - Tuscaloosa, AL

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PostDoctoral Associate

University of Colorado System
Nov 11 - Boulder, CO

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PostDoctoral Associate

University of Colorado at Boulder
Nov 11 - Boulder, CO


Life Sciences
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Post-Doctoral Associate

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (RU)
Oct 20 - New Jersey

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Oct 28 - Omaha, NE


Science And Technology
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Postdoctoral Associate

Baylor College of Medicine
Oct 25 - Houston, TX

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Research Associate

The University of Toledo
Nov 27 - Toledo, OH

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Postdoctoral Associate

University of Colorado System
Dec 10 - Boulder, CO

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Postdoctoral Associate

University of Colorado System
Dec 10 - Boulder, CO

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PostDoctoral Associate

University of Colorado System
Oct 17 - Boulder, CO

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Postdoctoral Associate

University of Colorado System
Oct 17 - Boulder, CO


Faculty
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Tenure Stream Assistant/Associate Professor or Tenured Associate Professor, Department of Human Gene

University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
Nov 06 - Pittsburgh, PA

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Assistant/Associate Professor

Anat/Phys/Pharm Auburn University
Oct 16 - Auburn, AL


Cognitive Neuroscience
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Postdoctoral Associate

Duke University, Psychology and Neuroscience
Dec 03 - USA


Research Analyst
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Research Associate

George Mason University
Aug 09 - Fairfax, VA


Chemistry
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Associate in Research

Duke University, Department of Chemistry
Oct 08 - Durham, NC


Technology
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Research Associate / Senior Research Associate, Department of Internal Medicine (Cincinnati, OH, US)

University of Cincinnati
Oct 10 - Cincinnati, OH


Sociology
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Associate in Research

Duke University, Sociology
Oct 02 - Durham, NC


Economics
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Associate in Research

Duke University, Economics
Oct 01 - Durham, NC


Engineering
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Postdoctoral Associate

Duke University, Biomedical Engineering
Nov 07 - Durham, NC


Immunology; Biochemistry; Bioengineering; Biotechnology; Microbiology
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Postdoctoral Associate Immune Engineering Lab

Cornell University, BEE/CALS
Dec 04 - USA



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