Salary for Research Scientist, Biotechnology Jobs
Updated: 6 Feb 2012
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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 | $50K | $100K | $150K |
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| Salary | $40,465 - $99,628 |
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| Bonus | $982 - $11,456 |
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| Profit Sharing | $489.36 - $8,170 |
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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). ) | $40,425 - $106,180 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 6 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,364 |
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Companies and Industries for
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Jobs
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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| Pfizer, Inc. | $67,447 - $111,285 |
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| Amgen Corporation | $65,046 - $151,701 |
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| Life Technologies | $42,574 - $108,496 |
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| Novartis | $66,755 - $91,935 |
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| Monsanto Company | $56,000 - $97,000 |
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Popular Industries
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Salary Range
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| Biotechnology | $41,621 - $99,765 |
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| Pharmaceuticals | $49,303 - $108,864 |
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| Medical Devices | $48,184 - $103,669 |
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| Drug Discovery Tools | $49,589 - $104,843 |
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| Drugs / Pharmaceuticals, Wholesale | $49,303 - $108,864 |
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Key Statistics for
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Jobs
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Female
40%
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Male
60%
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| Salary: | $49,460 - $82,886 | |
$53,538 - $89,291
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| Doctorate (PhD) | $44,909 - $101,706 |
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| Bachelor's Degree | $35,336 - $87,896 |
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| Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology | $30,899 - $86,966 |
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| Doctorate (PhD), Chemistry | $36,939 - $109,401 |
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| Master of Science (MS), Biotechnology | $40,603 - $72,265 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
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Dental:
81% |
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Vision:
63% |
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None:
6% |
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Career Path for
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Jobs
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range
$40,425 - $106,180
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range
$40,425 - $106,180
Salary Map for
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Research Scientist, Biotechnology Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Research Scientist, Biotechnology Jobs
South San Francisco, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $113,590
#1 Highest Paying Location
Princeton, New Jersey (NJ)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$79,851 - $99,260
#2 Highest Paying Location
Palo Alto, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$61,825 - $112,914
#3 Highest Paying Location
Redwood City, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$66,552 - $107,565
#4 Highest Paying Location
Danbury, Connecticut (CT)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $95,500
#5 Highest Paying Location
Foster City, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$53,561 - $117,446
#6 Highest Paying Location
Thousand Oaks, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$80,000 - $105,000
#7 Highest Paying Location
Emeryville, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $117,980
#8 Highest Paying Location
Berkeley, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$54,800 - $96,907
#9 Highest Paying Location
San Jose, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$50,495 - $110,000
#10 Highest Paying Location
La Jolla, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$64,667 - $89,528
#11 Highest Paying Location
Menlo Park, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$77,320 - $89,779
#12 Highest Paying Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland (MD)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$42,600 - $100,000
#13 Highest Paying Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts (MA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$45,615 - $109,363
#14 Highest Paying Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$49,151 - $116,217
#15 Highest Paying Location
Wilmington, Delaware (DE)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$69,000 - $91,440
#16 Highest Paying Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$46,351 - $101,954
#17 Highest Paying Location
Tarrytown, New York (NY)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $83,526
#18 Highest Paying Location
Boulder, Colorado (CO)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$70,883 - $91,386
#19 Highest Paying Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$44,698 - $100,945
#20 Highest Paying Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$46,351 - $101,954
#1 Most Popular Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts (MA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$45,615 - $109,363
#2 Most Popular Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$49,151 - $116,217
#3 Most Popular Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$44,698 - $100,945
#4 Most Popular Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$36,146 - $101,067
#5 Most Popular Location
South San Francisco, California (CA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $113,590
#6 Most Popular Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Salary Range:
$30,378 - $92,710
#7 Most Popular Location
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Job Description
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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Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Jobs
Scientist job okay, with occasional moments of brilliance
Research Scientist, Biotechnology - (City withheld for privacy), Utah, United States
Scientist jobs are okay. I think the work / life balance can be good especially if you "settle" for a Master's and get a job ASAP with a biotech company. The, you will usually work 40 hr weeks. You may only get a moderate salary but you should be able to pull down 60-75k after a few years' experience. In a modest city you'll do fine.
If you have good people skills you could move to other job types for new challanges / higher pay scales, it's all good.
Science is NOT a dream job...stay away
Research Scientist, Biotechnology - (City withheld for privacy), Massachusetts, United States
I agree....NEVER get into life science research. Long hours, long schooling, absolutely NO promise of a job at the end of it all. And if you get one, it will not even come near the proper compensation you deserve.
Do not get into science and do not go to graduate school
Research Scientist, Biotechnology - (City withheld for privacy), Maryland, United States
Just don't. Go to those professional schools. Your life would be so much happier. Do not let your kids and cousins get into science. Do not let them get interested in becoming a scientist. Help them to go tho the professional school. Don't let them ever think about becoming anything to do with science as a job. They will appreciate your advice forever....


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