Senior Scientist, Biology Salary in the United States

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How much does a Senior Scientist, Biology make in the United States? The average Senior Scientist, Biology salary in the United States is $68,016 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $59,410 and $76,983. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Sr. Scientist I, Biology

RayzeBio - San Diego , CA

Job Title: Sr. Scientist, Biology Location: San Diego NH: R6 Background RayzeBio is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Launched in late 2020 and recently acquired by ...

LinkedIn - 22 days ago

Senior Scientist, Discovery Biology

Light Horse Therapeutics - San Diego , CA

Light Horse Therapeutics is seeking a talented, motivated, and creative Senior Scientist to join the Discovery Biology group. The candidate will contribute to strategy and implementation in early ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

Sr. Scientist, Antibody Development

Aviva Systems Biology - San Diego , CA

Aviva Systems Biology is a fast paced, mid stage life sciences research tools company located in ... As part of a great team, our Antibody Development Sr. Scientist will have responsibility for the ...

LinkedIn - 51 days ago

Senior Scientist- Molecular Biology

Elegen - San Carlos , CA

... biology. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a scientist looking to push the boundaries of DNA synthesis at a uniquely innovative, rapidly moving, high impact start-up. In addition to ...

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Senior Scientist I, Biological Sciences

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals - Lawrence , KS

Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative Senior Scientist to ... The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of biochemistry and structural biology and will ...

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Scientist/Sr. Scientist, Genome Engineer/Molecular Biology

General Proximity - San Francisco , CA

Historically, the development of technologies that allow one to push new buttons in biology has ... Excellent written and oral communication skills for effective team collaboration and scientific ...

LinkedIn - 38 days ago

What does a Senior Scientist, Biology do?

Senior Scientist, Biology in San Francisco, CA

Provide hands-on leadership to develop and optimize purification schemes and QC processes to generate high quality proteins.

February 05, 2023

Provide coaching and guidance to develop team members.

March 14, 2023

Design, implement and execute purification strategies leading to effective scaled-up processes.

April 02, 2023

Collaborate with matrix teams within Research function and across the organization.

May 01, 2023

Evaluate and drive scientific innovation in protein purification through technology advancement.

May 14, 2023

Represent team and participate in cross-functional projects.

May 15, 2023

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Average Base Salary

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59410

76983

68016

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

60288

79236

69673

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Scientist, Biology in the United States. The base salary for Senior Scientist, Biology ranges from $59,410 to $76,983 with the average base salary of $68,016. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,288 to $79,236 with the average total cash compensation of $69,673.

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