How to hire a research center partner

How to hire a research center partner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step research center partner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a research center partner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new research center partner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the research center partner you need to hire. Certain research center partner roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a research center partner to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a research center partner that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of research center partner salaries for various roles:

   Type of Research Center Partner	Description	Hourly rate
   Research Center Partner	Agricultural and food scientists research ways to improve the efficiency and safety of agricultural establishments and products.	$15-44
   Research Laboratory Technician	Research laboratory technicians play a vital role in scientific laboratories. They perform varied duties and responsibilities, which include setting up, operating, and maintaining the laboratory equipment, assisting in laboratory-based research activities such as sampling, testing, and analyzing results, and providing technical support to the laboratory team members... Show more	$14-23
   Research Internship	A research intern is responsible for assisting the research team with conducting an investigation, compiling information, and analyzing results for an organized research study. Research interns' duties also include understanding the work processes and operation procedures, sharing strategies and recommendations on research methods, reaching out to appropriate research correspondents, managing clients' inquiries and concerns, keeping important client records for reference, studying current market trends, and maintaining the eagerness to learn... Show more	$12-28

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Collection
   • Statistical Analysis
   • Research Projects
   • EMC
   • Python
   • Chemistry
   • Data Analysis
   • Experimental Data
   • GIS
   • PowerPoint

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all aspects of HPLC method development and analysis through interpretation of data ensuring accuracy of results.
   • Complete data analysis and present trends in inventories and atmospheric chemistry.
   • Create fun, internal PowerPoint for internal training and communication overview.
   • Design and construct a pilot scale wet chemistry precious metal recovery operation.
   • Measure glucose levels, apply ELISA protein assays for antibody detection, and perform hematology analysis.
   • Demonstrate the ability to deal with patients and insurance companies regarding sensitive financial matters and recapture unpaid balances.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your research center partner job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A research center partner can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, research center partners' average salary in hawaii is 58% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level research center partners 65% less than senior-level research center partners.
   • Certifications. A research center partner with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a research center partner's salary.

   Average research center partner salary

   $55,948yearly

   $26.90 hourly rate

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   Entry-level research center partner salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 1, 2026

4. Writing a research center partner job description

   A research center partner job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a research center partner job description:

   Research center partner job description example

   Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing **your life's best work.(sm)**
   **Expert Partner, Physician and Ambulatory Strategy, Advisory Board Research**
   
   Expert Partners have an exciting role as one of the firm's market-facing subject matter experts helping Advisory Board achieve its goal to spark the change needed to make health care better. The primary role of the Physician and Ambulatory Strategy Expert Partner will be to scope and deliver presentations and facilitated discussions to leaders across the health care industry on current Advisory Board research on the physician and ambulatory landscape and priorities; provide thought leadership to clients in a variety of health care sectors on current trends; and help them navigate, understand, and maximize our research and applied learning products. This Expert Partner will also have the opportunity to support other key markets based on member demand and Research priorities.
   
   To accomplish this, this individual will have the support of the Advisory Board research team and other Expert Partners to share best practices for presentation and facilitation, provide guidance and support, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Furthermore, Expert Partners work closely with researchers from across the firm to continue building expertise from ongoing research projects and contributing to research initiatives.
   
   This individual must possess solid presentation and facilitation skills for both prepared and extemporaneous interactions. They will also provide feedback to colleagues on voice of the customer and insights gathered from interactions with the market to inform research initiatives.
   
   Additionally, this individual should bring experience in physician strategy and network development, and the ability to shape Advisory Board's market-facing presence in this area such as through short-form articles, participation in panels and industry events, and networking with industry thought leaders.
   
   You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
   
   **Primary Responsibilities:**
   
   + **Scope and deliver high-impact learning experiences for health care executives through virtual and live delivery formats** : Share Advisory Board research and insights with client audiences in a variety of delivery formats (e.g., presentations, small interactive roundtable discussions, facilitated workshops, Advisory Board and industry-hosted events)
   
   + **Build and maintain subject matter expertise in physician and ambulatory strategy** : Stay up to date on Advisory Board research and broader market trends and be able to provide thought partnership and points-of-view directly to clients
   
   + **Translate research to other health care stakeholder** s: Help translate how implications on the physician and ambulatory market impact other health care stakeholders, such as life sciences companies, purchasers, and cross-industry partnerships
   
   + **Collaborate with the research team to provide feedback from the market and participate in research initiatives** : Provide regular feedback to the research teams from market interactions to help inform ongoing research; participate in key milestones in the research process to contribute market expertise; support research deliverables
   
   + **Develop a market-facing presence** : Help contribute to Advisory Board's brand and market-facing presence as a thought leader in this area, such as through writing short-form articles, developing relationships with key vendors and thought leaders, and representing the firm in panels and industry events
   
   You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
   
   **Required Qualifications:**
   
   + 5+ years of relevant experience in the health care industry
   
   + Experience and comfort presenting to and interacting with executive and physician audiences, including facilitating discussions and interactive exercises to achieve strategic goals
   
   + Experience using project management skills in a professional setting
   
   + Ability to travel domestically up to 50% (as deemed safe and aligned with current COVID-19 travel guidelines)
   
   + Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
   
   **Preferred Qualifications:**
   
   + Bachelor's or advanced degree related to healthcare (e.g., MPH, MHA, MBA)
   
   + Experience building relationships with health care thought leaders, vendors, and/or venture capital
   
   + Experience delivering strategic advice in a consultative role, including thought leadership and insight generation
   
   _To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment_
   
   **Careers with Optum.** Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do **your life's best work.(sm)**
   
   *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
   
   **Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only** : The salary/hourly range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary/hourly range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
   
   _Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._
   
   _UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment_

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right research center partner for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your research center partner job on Zippia to find and recruit research center partner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit research center partners, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new research center partner

   Once you've decided on a perfect research center partner candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new research center partner. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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