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Updated: 10 May 2013
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Research Scientist, Biotechnology 2013 Total Pay (?
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$44,518 - $106,728
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Bonus$0.00 - $10,903  
Profit Sharing$979 - $8,170  
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$44,518 - $106,728  
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Research Scientist, Biotechnology Tasks

  • Focus on areas that affect vital processes such as growth and aging.
  • Determine chemical actions and effects on organisms such as the action of foods, drugs, or other substances on body functions and tissues.
  • Researche or studiy chemical composition and processes of living organisms.
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Companies and Industries for Research Scientist, Biotechnology Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company$70,395 - $97,787
Merck & Co., Inc.$76,282 - $90,721
Amgen Corporation$80,000 - $109,538
Novartis$71,849 - $94,534
Pfizer, Inc.$66,600 - $93,500
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Biotechnology Research and Development$46,664 - $100,438
Pharmaceuticals$49,417 - $104,529
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing$54,637 - $107,609
Medical Research$44,150 - $99,114
Drugs or Pharmaceuticals, Wholesale$47,937 - $101,841

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Key Statistics for Research Scientist, Biotechnology Salaries and Jobs

Female
43%
female alumni
 
Male
57%
male alumni
Salary:$57,272 - $86,164 $58,848 - $91,462
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
5%
1-4 years
37%
5-9 years
29%
10-19 years
21%
20 years or more
7%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 94% dental benefits Dental: 83%
vision benefits Vision: 68% employee benefits None: 5%

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Research Scientist, Biotechnology

Salary Range

$44,518 - $106,728
payscale
Postdoctoral Research Associate
$31,267 - $58,436
Research Associate, Biotechnology
$33,123 - $71,452
Research Scientist
$40,162 - $111,654
 
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Research Scientist, Biotechnology

Salary Range

$44,518 - $106,728
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Associate Director, Biology
$78,582 - $161,420
Senior Product Development Scientist
$65,979 - $137,914
Senior Research Scientist, Biotechnology
$61,367 - $132,394
 

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