Research Scientist, Biotechnology Salary

Updated: 26 May 2012
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C$0C$27KC$54KC$81K
SalaryC$40,931 - C$75,197  
   
BonusC$0.00 - C$10,101  
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C$43,453 - C$79,517  
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Research & Development, BiotechnologyC$43,326 - C$81,618
PharmaceuticalsC$45,749 - C$86,211
VaccinesC$44,236 - C$86,750
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals, WholesaleC$45,749 - C$86,211
Agriculture TechnologyC$43,326 - C$81,618
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Key Statistics for Research Scientist, Biotechnology Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
50%
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Male
50%
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Salary:C$46,915 - C$65,465 C$57,635 - C$66,546
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
4%
1-4 years
46%
5-9 years
30%
10-19 years
19%
20 years or more
2%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Doctorate (PhD)C$39,453 - C$73,385
Bachelor's DegreeNot enough data
Doctorate (PhD), Chemical EngineeringNot enough data
Doctorate (PhD), MicrobiologyNot enough data
Doctorate (PhD), PharmacologyNot enough data
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medical benefits Medical: 89% dental benefits Dental: 83%
vision benefits Vision: 66% employee benefits None: 9%

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Research Scientist, Biotechnology

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C$43,453 - C$79,517
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
C$31,085 - C$58,287
Research Scientist
C$40,392 - C$96,607
Graduate Teaching Assistant
C$14,659 - C$48,591
 
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Research Scientist, Biotechnology

Salary Range

C$43,453 - C$79,517
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Project Manager, Pharmaceuticals
C$40,423 - C$103,406
 

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Research Scientist, Biotechnology Job Description

People with the job title Research Scientist, Biotechnology typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Research or study chemical composition and processes of living organisms that affect vital processes such as growth and aging to determine chemical actions and effects on organisms such as the action of foods, drugs, or other substances on body functions and tissues.

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