Assistant Research Scientist Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does an Assistant Research Scientist make in San Diego, CA? The average Assistant Research Scientist salary in San Diego, CA is $118,384 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $107,621 and $131,913. 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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Research Scientist, Bioinformatics

Hays - San Diego County , CA

Our client is seeking a Research Scientist, Bioinformatics for a remote opportunity.. Role ... assist in drafting conference abstracts and manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

Research Scientist

Aptitude Medical Systems, Inc. - Goleta , CA

Research Scientist Job statement: The Research Scientist's role is to develop novel molecular ... * Assist in drafting proposals, technical reports, and publications. Qualifications * PhD in ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 43 days ago

Laboratory Research Scientist - Product Development (Contract)

Veracyte - South San Francisco , CA

Veracyte is seeking an exceptional candidate for a full time, contract, Research Scientist in the ... Present results to the Product Development team. * Assist in the development of automated processes ...

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Senior ML/Research Scientist

NextSense - Mountain View , CA

As a ML/Research Scientist, you will play a crucial role in developing next-generation wearable ... * Assist in writing peer-reviewed publications and conference abstracts. * Engage in building ...

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Research Scientist

Kevin Walczak - Aliso Viejo , CA

Work in the laboratory to assist with development of nomograms for the light adjustable lens. * Design and commercialize new products based on light adjustable materials technology. * Ensure that all ...

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Scientist, Optics R&D - 19975

Simply Biotech - Aliso Viejo , CA

Scientist, Optics R&D - Simply Biotech OVERVIEW Are you looking for a new career opportunity with ... Work in the laboratory to assist with development of nomograms for the light adjustable lens

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What does an Assistant Research Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of an Assistant Research Scientist

Assist in the pursuit of compliance and/or research contracts and grants to support his/her salary and develop his/her research interests.

November 01, 2022

Developing methodologies to evaluate the impact/effectiveness of implementing new policies/regulation, such as healthcare transformation programs and interventions to healthcare facilities in NYS.

January 07, 2023

Maintains electronic laboratory notebook in a complete, consistent and timely manner in accordance with company intellectual property policies and practices.

February 10, 2023

Prepare survey questionnaires, analyze data, write reports and publishable manuscripts, develop Survey in-house publications, and create presentations for professional meetings.

February 18, 2023

Provide geological technical guidance and assistance to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and other federal, state, and municipal agencies involved in the management, planning, and engineering along the Illinois coast of Lake Michigan.

March 07, 2023

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements).

March 22, 2023

Communicate results of studies as presentations and lectures to a wide variety of audiences in a variety of venues including public lectures and meetings, educational settings, field trips, professional organization conferences and meetings, and academic or research seminars.

April 12, 2023

Demonstrated experience in testing, writing new scientific protocols, as well as operating and maintaining technical field and laboratory equipment such as sprayers, autoclave, thermocycler, centrifuge, spectrophotometers, gel and documentation system.

April 16, 2023

Participates actively in developing, and implementing approved new procedures, or modifications to existing policies and procedures, including ordering, and record keeping for billing purposes.

April 25, 2023

Design and conduct coastal geology field trips for coastal professionals, teachers, administrators, and the general public.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Assistant Research Scientist in San Diego, CA

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107621

131913

118384

Average Total Cash Compensation

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110333

136091

122348

What is the average salary for Assistant Research Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Research Scientist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Assistant Research Scientist ranges from $107,621 to $131,913 with the average base salary of $118,384. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,333 to $136,091 with the average total cash compensation of $122,348.

View Average Salary for Assistant Research Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$118,384	$107,621 - $131,913
Bonus	$3,964	$2,712 - $4,178
Total Pay	$122,348	$110,333 - $136,091

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Assistant Research Scientist Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,817 - $132,154	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,138 - $132,547	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,537 - $131,810	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,293 - $132,737	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,537 - $131,810	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,287 - $133,955	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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