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Research Scientist, Biotechnology Salary

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Updated: 23 May 2013

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Research Scientist, Biotechnology 2013 Total Pay (?

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$44,452 - $106,824

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MEDIAN: $75,088

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Research Scientist, Biotechnology Job Listings

Research Scientist- Biochemist/Enzymologist

Apr 25

Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Cambridge, MA

better lives. Vertex scientists and our collaborators... in Cambridge, MA, we now have ongoing worldwide research programs and sites in the United States, United... - Indeed

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Optical Research Scientist - 628751

May 18

Intel - Santa Clara, CA

Optical Research Scientist - 628751 Description Join the silicon photonics development team as a... previous job and research experiences. Minimum... - Indeed

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Research Scientist, Analytical Chemistry (Pharmaceuticals)

May 15

PharmaCore, Inc. - High Point, NC

service and quality. We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Research Scientist in Analytical Chemistry/Methods Development and Validation. The... - 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	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$44,626 - $99,424
Bonus	$0.00 - $11,380
Profit Sharing	$979 - $8,170
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). )	$44,452 - $106,824
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 23 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 714

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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

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Biotechnology Research and Development	$44,955 - $101,354
Pharmaceuticals	$52,444 - $108,563
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing	$53,945 - $109,943
Drugs or Pharmaceuticals, Wholesale	$42,731 - $98,984
Medical Research	$41,641 - $100,024

Key Statistics for Research Scientist, Biotechnology Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 43%			Male 57%
Salary:	$56,049 - $86,050			$58,767 - $91,544

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

37%

5-9 years

29%

10-19 years

21%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Doctorate (PhD)	$49,524 - $101,662
Bachelor's Degree	$40,616 - $90,891
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology	$39,675 - $90,114
Master of Science (MS), Biotechnology	$40,268 - $99,329
Doctorate (PhD), Biology	$58,394 - $98,285

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 94%		Dental: 83%
	Vision: 68%		None: 5%

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