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Molecular Biologist Salary

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Updated: 15 May 2013

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Molecular Biologist 2013 Total Pay (?

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$32,115 - $89,864

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $50,683

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Molecular Biologist Job Listings

Molecular Biologist, Library Prep

May 04

Complete Genomics - Mountain View, CA

Preparation group, the Molecular Biologist will play a key role in using production-scale molecular... and processes used in molecular biology production... - Indeed

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Molecular Biologist Library Operations Support

Apr 15

Complete Genomics - Mountain View, CA

Department: Library Prep Responsibilities The Molecular Biologist-Library Support is responsible for... solutions for use in molecular biology processes... - Indeed

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Molecular Biologist Library Operations

Apr 15

Complete Genomics - Mountain View, CA

Preparation group, the Molecular Biologist will play a key role in using production-scale molecular... and processes used in molecular biology production... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$31K	$62K	$93K
Salary	$34,034 - $90,832
Bonus	$0.00 - $5,918
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$32,115 - $89,864
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 15 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 138

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Molecular Biologist Tasks

Maintain chain of custody and proper storage for samples, performing general lab duties to meet standards.
Use scientific equipment to characterize specimens or products.
Research, identify, and test processes to improve formulations and technologies to create products.
Create written and oral reports to convey findings, recommendations, and safety information.

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Companies and Industries for Molecular Biologist Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Biotechnology Research and Development	$34,733 - $85,439
College or University	$31,551 - $78,484
Medical Research	$32,719 - $83,088
Pharmaceuticals	$38,014 - $92,409
Agriculture	$35,103 - $86,814

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Key Statistics for Molecular Biologist Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 48%			Male 52%
Salary:	$37,984 - $61,945			$41,531 - $85,459

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

39%

5-9 years

26%

10-19 years

23%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$35,111 - $77,281
Doctorate (PhD)	$38,484 - $93,051
Doctorate (PhD), Molecular Biology	$49,579 - $73,698
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology	$41,985 - $54,261
Master of Science (MS), Molecular Biology	$38,000 - $61,463

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 83%		Dental: 71%
	Vision: 55%		None: 14%

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Career Path for Molecular Biologist Jobs

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Salary Range

$32,115 - $89,864

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	Research Associate (Unspecified Type) $28,970 - $67,418
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