Biological Scientist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Biological Scientist make in Chicago, IL? The average Biological Scientist salary in Chicago, IL is $88,321 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $76,473 and $103,772. 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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Biological Science Technician

WorkSource Oregon - Milton-Freewater , OR

This recruitment will be used to fill five (5) full time Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1 positions (3 Hermiston, 2 in Milton-Freewater). Inspections must be done within a narrow ...

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Aakha Biologics - Scientist / Senior Scientist

Alloy Therapeutics - Frisco , TX

Aakha Biologics is building best-in-class antibody-based assets to redirect immune cells and tackle cancers that escape immune surveillance. Aakha Biologics is looking for a motivated scientist to ...

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Scientific Director, Toxicology Development Biological Sciences (nonclinical)

AbbVie - North Chicago , IL

Job Description AbbVie's Development Biological Sciences department is seeking a Scientific Director for its Portfolio Leadership Group. The primary function of this role will be to serve as a non ...

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Principal Research Scientist I-Biological Research

Allergan Aesthetics - Irvine , CA

Education & Experience: · PhD in a biological science discipline (Neuroscience, Neuroimmunology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biophysical characterization, or related) with typically 6+ years of ...

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Scientist I, Computational Biology

CRISPR Therapeutics - Boston , MA

A scientist in this role will tackle challenging bioinformatics and computational biology problems ... biological questions * Author scientifically rigorous research reports to support IND and other ...

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Medical Lab Scientist 1 - VVMC

Northern Arizona Health - Cottonwood , AZ

Qualifications Education Medical Lab Technician Associate Degree- In Clinical laboratory science, microbiology, chemistry or biological science- Required Certification & Licensures Medical Laboratory ...

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What does a Biological Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a Biological Scientist

Support or lead the execution of engagements that are particularly technical in their issues and/or content, including technology assessments, technical performance audits or audits with biological science-related components, and Comptroller General Forums and Roundtables.

October 24, 2022

Develop and evaluate surveillance systems used globally, evaluating the prevalence and severity of influenza-associated mortality and hospitalizations to determine virulence and pathogenicity of circulating influenza viruses, the testing capacity of strategic laboratory partners and epidemiology study collaborators and identify deficiencies that may impact performance and develop procedures, training materials, and guidance to support technical transfer of laboratory processes, assay methods, and data sampling, management, and analysis techniques to domestic and international collaborators.

November 23, 2022

Provide data management and analysis for statistical and epidemiologic studies using diverse health data sources, including electronic health record data, insurance claims data, and/or other provider and patient level data .

December 29, 2022

Designs and executes a wide range of experiments independently and proactively incorporates new technologies into practice with minimal or no supervision.

January 02, 2023

Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made.

January 16, 2023

Participated in interdisciplinary teams and carried out routine environmental studies and evaluations to determine the consequences of various actions or events.

March 15, 2023

Performs epidemiologic investigations of reportable diseases that have been assigned to the position, provides recommendations for their prevention and control.

March 24, 2023

Demonstrated success at the assembly of nanomaterials to create new, emergent properties, using methods such as layer by layer deposition, programmed assembly, or biomimetic approaches.

April 29, 2023

Prepare and present formal or informal educational presentations regarding communicable disease as needed to outside entities, health department staff or others.

April 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Biological Scientist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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76473

103772

88321

Average Total Cash Compensation

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77236

105432

89399

What is the average salary for Biological Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Biological Scientist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Biological Scientist ranges from $76,473 to $103,772 with the average base salary of $88,321. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,236 to $105,432 with the average total cash compensation of $89,399.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$88,321	$76,473 - $103,772
Bonus	$1,078	$763 - $1,660
Total Pay	$89,399	$77,236 - $105,432

* 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.

Biological Scientist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,903 - $104,355	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,903 - $104,355	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,816 - $104,236	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,874 - $104,316	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,874 - $104,316	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,153 - $101,980	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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