How much does a Senior Scientist make in the United States? The average Senior Scientist salary in the United States is $128,668 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $119,608 and $149,135. 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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Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $111,359 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $119,608 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $128,668 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $149,135 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $167,769 US March 26, 2024
25% $119,608 10% $111,359 90% $167,769 75% $149,135 $128,668 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Scientist ?

A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833. The term 'scientist' was first coined by him for Mary Somerville, partly because the term "man of science", mo...

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ThermoFisher Scientific - Richmond , VA
Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future. Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world
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Crossbow Therapeutics, Inc - Cambridge , MA
Crossbow Therapeutics is looking for a Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist, Biology Crossbow Therapeutics, Inc., is a biotechnology company determined to improve the lives of people with cancer by unlocking the therapeutic potential of T-cell receptor (TCR)-mimetic antibodies. The company’s T-Bolt™ therapies are next-generation, easily assembled immunotherapies directed with high precision at previously unreachable cancer cell targets. Crossbow’s efficient and selective approach is designed to target the entire universe of cancer proteins, dramatically expanding the potential of antibody therapy to address many types of cancer. Join us on our bold quest to broaden the benefits of immunotherapy and improve the lives of people living with cancer. For more information, visit us at www.crossbowtx.com. About The Opportunity This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing Biology team. The level of the position will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and industry ex
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Hiring Now! - San Antonio , TX
Senior ScientistSeeking a Sr. Food Scientist, responsible for specification development and implementation, laboratory dry blending and filing, storage testing, flavor evaluation, color blending, and sample/raw materials maintenance, as well as attending account calls and visits.Seeking an innovator in new product development and continuous improvement, where the ideal candidate will prioritize ways to maximize creativity and grow with the company.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:With support from leadership, prioritize projects and department objectives to meet company goalsOwning product development projects including optimization through hands-on formulation workApply your technical know how and knowledge of Food Science and food manufacturing processes to lead R&D projectsAssist to maintain a collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams to streamline R&D efforts with company strategies for growth and revenueEmbrace a positive culture with fellow employees emph
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ImpriMed, Inc. - Mountain View , CA
Precision medicine for cancer patients on four legs and two IImpriMed is integrating cutting-edge tools from oncology and data science to deliver personalized solutions for cancer patients, from pets to pet parents. We currently support veterinarians treating pet cancer patients with precision medicine technology by informing them of the most effective anti-cancer drugs for each patient before the final treatment decisions are made. Our service is based on drug-cell interaction data generated by our proprietary high-throughput drug sensitivity assay, which uses a patient’s live cancer cells to measure the efficacy of FDA-approved drugs. Our current efforts are focused on expanding our science to include new technologies, methodologies, additional species, and tumor types. These efforts include the exciting research ImpriMed is doing in the field of human oncology and Next Generation Sequencing. We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and innovative Scientist who has expertise in Cl
- 3 days ago
Accede Solutions Inc - Morgantown , WV
Responsibilities: Working in the Bioanalytical Laboratory at our world-class Research and Development Center, the incumbent will: Develop and validate analytical methods for the quantitation of small and large molecule drugs (including peptides, proteins/antibodies, and oligonucleotides) and metabolites in biological fluids using immunochemical (ELISA/MSD) and/or LC-MS/MS technology techniques in support of PK and ADA studies. Become fluent in operations of scientific equipment such as triple quadrupole and high-resolution mass spectrometers, chromatographic systems, and spectrometric/electrochemical plate readers. Review and approve data and evaluate the scientific validity of the conclusions derived. Author, review and/or approve technical documents such as analytical methods and reports. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing publications. Present scientific work within and across functions, and in professional symposia/conferences. Qualif
- 3 days ago
Crossbow Therapeutics Inc - Cambridge , MA
Crossbow Therapeutics is looking for a Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist, Biology Crossbow Therapeutics, Inc., is a biotechnology company determined to improve the lives of people with cancer by unlocking the therapeutic potential of T-cell receptor (TCR)-mimetic antibodies. The companys T-Bolt therapies are next-generation, easily assembled immunotherapies directed with high precision at previously unreachable cancer cell targets. Crossbows efficient and selective approach is designed to target the entire universe of cancer proteins, dramatically expanding the potential of antibody therapy to address many types of cancer. Join us on our bold quest to broaden the benefits of immunotherapy and improve the lives of people living with cancer. For more information, visit us at www.crossbowtx.com About The Opportunity This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing Biology team. The level of the position will be commensurate with the candidates education and industry experie
- 3 days ago

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