Biological Scientist Salary in Elgin, IL

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How much does a Biological Scientist make in Elgin, IL? The average Biological Scientist salary in Elgin, IL is $87,085 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $75,403 and $102,318. 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 I, Biological Sciences

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals - Lawrence , KS

Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative Senior Scientist to join our Biological Sciences drug discovery group. This position will be responsible for designing ...

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Biological Sciences Teacher - High School Fall 2024

Chaminade College Preparatory - Los Angeles , CA

Chaminade College Preparatory seeks a dynamic, innovative, and engaging BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES TEACHER with great classroom management skills for our high school campus in West Hills, California. At ...

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DNA Biology Scientist

Rampart Bioscience Inc. - Monrovia , CA

Scientist, DNA BiologyWho We AreRampart Bioscience is an early-stage biotechnology company ... based biological processes within cells. You will report to the Director of Gene Delivery ...

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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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Life Sciences Research Assistant - Stem Cell Biology and Neuroscience

PAVIR - Palo Alto , CA

A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related discipline; * More than 1 year research lab experience; * Willingness to work with animals and human ...

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Senior Scientist

Planet Pharma - Newark , CA

D. degree in biological sciences or related field with 5+ years of progressive experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry (candidates with M.S. with extensive experience may be ...

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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 Elgin, IL

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75403

102318

87085

Average Total Cash Compensation

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76154

103959

88148

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 Elgin, IL. The base salary for Biological Scientist ranges from $75,403 to $102,318 with the average base salary of $87,085. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,154 to $103,959 with the average total cash compensation of $88,148.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$87,085	$75,403 - $102,318
Bonus	$1,063	$751 - $1,642
Total Pay	$88,148	$76,154 - $103,959

* 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 Elgin, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Elgin, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,410 - $103,685	COMPARE TO Elgin, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,424 - $103,704	COMPARE TO Elgin, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,802 - $102,860	COMPARE TO Elgin, IL
CITY, STATE Schaumburg, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,285 - $103,515	COMPARE TO Elgin, IL
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,813 - $104,231	COMPARE TO Elgin, IL
CITY, STATE Naperville, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,661 - $102,668	COMPARE TO Elgin, IL

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About Elgin, Illinois

Elgin (/ˈɛldʒɪn/ EL-jin) is a city in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of the U.S. state of Illinois. Located roughly 35 mi (56 km) northwest of Chicago, it lies along the Fox River. As of 2017, the city had an estimated population of 112,456, making it the eighth-largest city in Illinois....

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About Elgin, Illinois Elgin (/ˈɛldʒɪn/ EL-jin) is a city in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of the U.S. state of Illinois. Located roughly 35 mi (56 km) northw....More

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