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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
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Salary$34,034 - $90,832  
   
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$32,115 - $89,864  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 15 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 138

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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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

Female
48%
female alumni
 
Male
52%
male alumni
Salary:$37,984 - $61,945 $41,531 - $85,459
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
7%
1-4 years
39%
5-9 years
26%
10-19 years
23%
20 years or more
4%
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Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 83% dental benefits Dental: 71%
vision benefits Vision: 55% employee benefits None: 14%

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Molecular Biologist

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$32,115 - $89,864
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Research Scientist, Biotechnology
$40,341 - $107,205
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$28,970 - $67,418
Research Associate, Biotechnology
$33,064 - $71,261
 
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Molecular Biologist

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