Research Associate - Microbiology and NGS Jobs
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Frederick, MD · $88k–$155k a year · Posted November 7, 2026
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Where Frederick, MD ranks
Where Frederick, MD placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #8Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Mid-Atlantic1.8% · of 84
- #8Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Mid-Atlantic20% · of 53
- #22Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Mid-Atlantic5% · of 62
- #23Best college towns for junior jobs in the Mid-Atlantic34% · of 55
- #23Best cities for junior jobs in the Mid-Atlantic33% · of 85
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $121,550 a year. Across 82 open research associate listings that state pay, the middle half runs $59,500 to $84,500 and the median is $67,500. That is 80% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among life, physical, and social science technicians, all other is little observed so far. Measured exposure for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other: 10% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
... Research Associate - Microbiology and NGSIn a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing...